NASSAU, Bahamas -- BTC will once again sponsor the national Boxing Day and New Year's Day Junkanoo Parades as a part of its five year commitment to the Junkanoo Committee of New Providence. In 2011, BTC pledged $850,000 to the furtherance of Bahamian culture through an ongoing sponsorship of the nation's most colorful native display, the annual Junkanoo Parades.
"Junkanoo is perhaps one of the most important national celebrations in the country. It's one of the few activities that brings together all Bahamians as we celebrate who we are as a people. We're happy that we have been able to partner with the JCNP to put on the annual Boxing Day & New Year's Day Parades, said Leon Williams, CEO."
BTC signaled the start of the Junkanoo season with the "BTC Junkanoo Rollover" event which took place on Saturday, November 21st in Rawson Square. At the event, all major Junkanoo Groups came together for a massive rush-out heralding BTC's annual support to the parades.
"We start the Junkanoo season with a big 'thanks' at the Rollover," said Silbert Ferguson, President of the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence. "BTC has been a true ray of hope for the Junkanoo Community. No other sponsor has ever assured their support for Junkanoo and culture the way that they have. BTC's sponsorship will go a long way in supporting groups to buy much needed supplies and to complete their pieces. I extend sincere thanks to BTC on behalf of the whole Junkanoo Community."

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