BJAM Banner - Celebrating a Green Earth; Jermaine Smith - The Astonishing Andros Rock Iguana
BJAM Musicians;
Tanya Moxey - The Flower Goddess
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Washington, DC - On Saturday, June 28th, along the Georgia Avenue corridor the Caribbean Carnival Parade proceeded to an international marketplace called "De Savannah," featuring food, crafts and entertainment. Sunday June 29, 2008, the DC Caribbean Carnival continued with live performances from local and international artists, food, craft and entertainment.
The Bahamas Junkanoo Association/BJAM participated under the theme, "Wild Wonders" and took first place in "Best Live Band".
In attendance was Ambassador to Washington, His Excellency C.A. Smith and his wife.
All photos courtesy of BJAM
Visit the Bahamas Junkanoo Association of Metro DC website
L - R: Anthony Knowles who directed costume design and development of the theme 'Wild Wonder - Celebrating a Green Earth'; Bahamas Ambassador to Washington, His Excellency Cornelius A. Smith stands second from left with his wife and Percival 'Vola' Francis of the Saxons.
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BJAM Banner - Celebrating a Green Earth; Corey Greenslade as the Bahamian Brown Spider; Kirsti Sears - The Charismatic Caribbean Flamingo;
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PRESS RELEASE
The Embassy of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Washington, D.C. today announced the activities being held in commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of Independence of The Bahamas.
On Independence Day, Thursday 10 July 2008 a reception will be held at the Hall of the Americas in the headquarters building of the Organization of American States (OAS) from 6:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m.
On Saturday, 12 July 2008 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Grand Bahama Chorale will appear in Concert at The People’s Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Road, Sliver Spring, Maryland
On Sunday, 13 July 2008 at 9:30 a.m. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 701 Oglethorpe Street, N.W, Washington, D.C.
The sermon will be delivered by Reverend Father Curtis Robinson, Rector of St. Jude’s Church in Smiths Point, Grand Bahama.
The celebration of the Independence of The Bahamas began with The Bahamas’ participation in the D.C. Carnival on 28 June, 2008 where the Junkanoo group “The BJAM” won two First prizes: First place Best Small Band of the Year and First place Best Live Band.
Embassy of The Bahamas
Washington, D.C.
1 July 2008
DC CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL 2008
PARADE RESULTS
SMALL BAND OF THE YEAR
POSITION
NAME OF THE BAND
PORTRAYAL
1ST PLACE
BAHAMAS
JUNKANOO
“WILD WONDERS CELEBRATING
ASSOC OF METRO DC
A GREEN EARTH”
2ND PLACE
SUPER JOCKS
“FACES OF AFRICA”
3RD PLACE
DE ISLAND MASQUERADERS
“INDIAN NATIONS”
LARGE BAND OF THE YEAR
POSITION
NAME OF THE BAND
PORTRAYAL
1ST PLACE
PANISHA
“A BRAZILIAN DREAM
2ND PLACE
JACKIE
AND ASSOOCIATES
“
MAS
MAS”
3RD PLACE
VI CARNIVAL TROUPE
“COME PARTY WITH WE FOR OUR
5TH ANNIVERSARY”
SPIRIT OF CARNIVAL
POSITION
NAME OF THE BAND
PORTRAYAL
1ST PLACE
GARAGE BOYZ
MUD
FARM
2ND PLACE
JACKIE & ASSOCIATES
“
MAS
MAS”
3RD PLACE
PANISHA
“A BRAZILIAN DREAM”
BEST FLOAT
POSITION
NAME OF THE BAND
PORTRAYAL
1ST PLACE
PANISHA
“A BRAZILIAN DREAM”
BEST DJ
POSITION
DJ
NAME OF THE BAND
1ST PLACE
ANDY MIX
GARAGE BOYZ.
2ND PLACE
DJ WAYNE
ROOTS & CULTURE.
3RD PLACE
DJ GEKKO
PANISHA
ROAD
MARCH
POSITION
ARTISTE
COMPOSITION
1ST PLACE
FAYANN LYONS
GET ON
BEST STEELBAND
POSITION
NAME OF THE STEELBAND
PORTRAYAL
1ST PLACE
PAN MASTERS STEEL ORCHESTRA.
“FIERY”
2ND PLACE
DC PAN JAMMERS
“SAILOR MAS”
3RD PLACE
TRINI PAN AMERICAN
BEST LIVE BAND
POSITION
NAME OF THE LIVE BAND
NAME OF THE BAND
1ST PLACE
JUNKANOO.
BAH.. JUNKANOO ASSO.
2ND PLACE
HAITI
RAFRECHI
3RD PLACE
THE GREEN HOUSE POSSE
GRENADA JAB JAB
