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December 28, 2023
Grand Bahama Junkanoo community mourns the loss of Anthony 'Huck' Williams

THE Grand Bahama Junkanoo community is mourning the loss of cultural icon Anthony "Huck" Williams, the founder and leader of the Swingers Junkanoo Group, who died on December 24 after a long battle with cancer.

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October 25, 2023
Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation receives $90,000 donation from Carnival

CARNIVAL presented $90,000 to the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation for the promotion of Junkanoo on the island.

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September 14, 2023
The First Lady of Botswana Tours the Nassau Cruise Port and The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo

Minister of State for Urban Renewal and Housing the Hon. Lisa Rahming accompanied First Lady H.E. Mrs. Neo Jane Masisi of Botswana on a tour of the Nassau Cruise Port and The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

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July 13, 2023
Large turn-out in Grand Bahama for Goombay Junkanoo Summer Festival

Hundreds of people – residents and visitors – turned out to the opening of Grand Bahama’s 49th edition of Goombay Junkanoo Festival on Taino Beach on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

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July 07, 2023
The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo Officially Opened

Acting Prime Minister, the Hon. Chester said The Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo will keep Junkanoo alive in between the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Parades, as well as help to commercialize and monetize Junkanoo which is a huge part of the country’s cultural identity.

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May 24, 2023
Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation calls for local groups to be supported first

THE newly formed Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation Ltd believes more local Junkanoo groups should be benefiting and participating in an event in Grand Bahama on Saturday.

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Event
Junior Junkanoo Festival & Parade | Grand Bahama

Saturday 26th January 2019

This parade provides an opportunity for children to get involved in the National Festival of The Bahamas. Schools from across the Bahamas will parade with preschool, primary, all-age, junior and secondary divisions competing for the top honors. Come and experience our culture and music, while partaking of delicious native food and drinks, which will be for sale.


Event
Da Cultural Village @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Thursday 5th May 2016  12:00 PM

Da Cultural Village is the heart of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival bustling with activity throughout the carnival season. Showcasing the unique offerings of The Bahamas including food, culture, arts, craft and non-stop entertainment featuring Junkanoo, Rake ?n? Scrape and world rhythms. The village has something for everyone.


Event
Da Cultural Village @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Friday 6th May 2016  12:00 PM

Da Cultural Village is the heart of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival bustling with activity throughout the carnival season. Showcasing the unique offerings of The Bahamas including food, culture, arts, craft and non-stop entertainment featuring Junkanoo, Rake ?n? Scrape and world rhythms. The village has something for everyone.