From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Junkanoo voted best Caribbean festival
By Kendea Smith
Jul 16, 2014 - 7:57:15 PM
The country’s premier celebration Junkanoo has beaten all other celebrations in the Caribbean in USA Today’s top and 10 best listing.
The competition began four weeks, when readers of the news site were asked to vote on the top 10 best celebrations.
Junkanoo beat out celebrations like Trinidad’s Carnival, Cancun’s Riveria Wine and Food festival; St. Thomas’ Carnival and even Cropover in Barbados to claim the top spot.
“No one really knows just where Junkanoo originated, but anyone who's had the pleasure of attending is glad it's around,” said USAToday.
“This iconic Bahamas street parade takes place on Boxing Day, New Years Day and sometimes also in the summer, and involves intricate costumes, loud music and troops of dancers shaking their hips through the streets.”
Recently, Junkanoo Summer Festival got underway in downtown Nassau. The four-week competition focuses on different aspects of Junkanoo.
© Copyright 2014 by thebahamasweekly.com -
