CANADA - The group known as the Bahamian
Junkanoo Legends was formed in Canada with the desire to give fellow
Bahamians a taste of being back home through Junkanoo. Bahamian Junkanoo
Legends is affiliated with the Association of Bahamians in Canada and
continues to play a pivotal role in bringing Bahamian people together. Today, Bahamian Junkanoo Legends performs at a wide range of cultural events throughout Canada.
On
September 6, 2014, the Bahamian Junkanoo Legends had one of their most
memorable weekends! Beautiful costumes and Junkanoo music were on
display in support of hundreds of walkers at the Shoppers Drug Mart 2014
Weekend to End Women's Cancer. The weekend honoured those whose lives
were lost to cancer while bringing hope to those still living with the
disease.
This Walk benefited the Campbell Family Cancer Research
Institute and began at the Roger Center Home of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The
participation of the Bahamian Junkanoo Legends truly made a difference
as many walkers joined in dancing to the Junkanoo music including the
oldest walker who was 101 years old. They truly had a life changing
experience as they were able to uplift the spirits of the walkers
through music.