|
|
|
|
Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
Photo: Derek Carroll
|
Freeport, Bahamas - Junior Junkanoo for Grand Bahama Island took place on Saturday, January 15th, 2012 in downtown Freeport.
The enclosed are photos from Grand Bahama veteran photographer, Derek Caroll.
The idea of Junior Junkanoo originated in 1987 when members of the
National Junkanoo Committee, the Junkanoo Leaders Association
representatives of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture visited
Carnival in Trinidad.
They first observed the
participation, involvement and integration of Principals, Teachers,
Parents, Supervisors and Students at various schools, preparing for
what they call Kiddies Carnival, and wondered what it would be like to
bring about an idea like this to the Bahamas.
Then
in 1988, the vision to host the first Junior Junkanoo Parade in New
Providence was conceived. At the inception of the Junior Program, the
purpose, the objective and rules governing the Parades were defined to
continue to promote Junkanoo and other activities connected with the
National Cultural Festival.
Photo: Derek Carroll
|
The
Junior Junkanoo Program is an outlet for the extraordinary vitality of
Bahamian students and therefore stands out as a means of affirming and
enhancing the cultural identity of Bahamians and that the parade itself
not only provides exciting entertainment but also serves as a vehicle
of cultural interaction between public and private schools.
Photo: Derek Carroll
|
Photo: Derek Carroll
|
Photo: Derek Carroll
|
Photo: Derek Carroll
|
© Copyright 2012 by thebahamasweekly.com
Top of Page
|
|
|
|
