TO assist students with the construction of costumes for Junior Junkanoo, Junkanoo legend Dr Emmanuel Francis released a new how-to book last week at the Chapter One Bookstore.

"Manual of Junkanoo Costume Construction: A Beginner's Guide to Junkanoo Design" is a step-by-step guide on how to construct basic four-piece costumes, inclusive of crowns, hats, shoulder pieces, waist bands, skirts and front pieces.

It was his brother, Percy "Vola" Francis, leader of the Shell Saxons Superstars, who introduced Dr Francis to Junkanoo costume construction. Since 1966, when he was a student at Government High, Dr Francis has rushed with ...

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