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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Freeport, Bahamas -
Junka-Fest is the newest cultural event to be launched in Grand Bahama. According to event organizers, “Junka-Fest is the amalgamation of Junkanoo, Goombay, regatta and the heritage festival, to be held at one time and one location.”
On
Friday June 6th, from 12 noon until, Goombay Park will be transformed into a native village. Guests entering will be transported back in time to take a historical journey through all things Bahamian, invigorating the senses of taste, sight and sound.
Brainchild of the event, Junkanoo Promotions are also the organizers of
the highly successful ‘Rush For Peace’ parades held annually in
downtown Freeport. “Heeding the cries of our tourists, we have created
another masterpiece concept that will provide additional on-island
activities for tourists and locals to experience our rich heritage and
culture,” said Sergio Armaly, Junkanoo Promotions’ Deputy Chairman.
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Full of praise for
their efforts was, Ginger Moxey, Vice President, The Grand Bahama Port
Authority, Limited. “GBPA has always been a keen supporter of their
efforts and we salute the committee for their ingenious idea,” she
stated. “The Port Authority continues its tradition of supporting the
advancement of Bahamian culture and is proud to be a major sponsor of
Junka-Fest. Events like these have a great impact on our islands, and
we are certainly delighted to support Junka-Fest which includes all
aspects of Bahamian culture.”
The group’s mid-year cultural extravaganza, ‘Rush For Peace’ has
stimulated domestic tourism like no other festival on the island.
Similarly, Junka-Fest’s economic impact amongst local vendors is highly
anticipated as hundreds are expected to converge at the former Carnival
site for a fun-filled afternoon of family entertainment.
With several cruise ships expected in port on June 6th, ground
transportation is being arranged so that cruise ship passengers and
stop-over visitors at the various hotels can also enjoy the experience
whilst visiting Grand Bahama Island.
The full complement of events planned include a wide array of native
dishes and drinks, sisal, rock-oven, corn grinding and crab pen
displays, old-time games, native fauna and flora, maypole plaiting and
the quadrille. Limbo, fire dance, and popular entertainers such as KB,
Stileet, D-Mac and others are also scheduled to perform.
“We are grateful to GBPA for their ongoing support of our efforts,”
Armaly added, “and we look forward to other corporate citizens joining
them in sponsorship of this event.”
Additional Junka-Fest activities include a church service and youth
extravaganza planned for Sunday June 1st. Led by Bishop Kermit Saunders
& Kingdom Worship Center, the church service will take place at
10am, with the youth rally following at 4pm on Independence Park. On
Sunday June 8th, a Junka-Fest awards presentation and family fun day is
planned for Taino Beach.
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