According to myth, Junkanoo Festival began in the 16th or 17th century. Bahamian slaves were given a few days holiday around Christmas. They celebrated the time participating in this exceptional parade. Earlier, participants wore queer masks and walked on stilts.
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Junkanoo Festival is a cheerful, mixed parade of brightly costumed people spinning and dancing to the musical beats of cowbells, drums and whistles. Parades are arranged in multiple groups and organized around a particular theme and perform together at the parade.
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