Freeport, Bahamas - The annual
Grand Bahama
Junior Junkanoo Parade set to take place
January 9th
has been
postponed to Friday, January 15th. The parade will start at 6:o0pm in the downtown area.
Approximately 2000 children from 18 schools will be participating.
Tickets for seating are $5, $10, of $15.
A competitive
display of indigenous Junkanoo music, dance and festive costumes by
Primary and Secondary Schools of Grand Bahama will be seen.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's website says, 'The Junior Junkanoo programme is very important because it is the life
blood for the survival of future Junkanoo. It impacts the students in a
way and adds to the school spirit, enhances self pride, builds self
esteem and contributes to the overall patriotism of the students. In
addition, it provides opportunities for them to learn through their
involvement in the programme. It assists students in research,
planning, organizing, critical thinking, problem solving and role
playing activities and stimulates the development of creativity...
