Junkanoo is an age old custom that has evolved over the years. The now yearly custom is celebrated three times a year. In The Bahamas we celebrate Junkanoo on special occasions such as Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and a special time in the summer which has been coined Junior Junkanoo. Junior Junkanoo allows children in both primary and secondary school a chance to “rush” or march in the parade designed specifically for this age bracket. Junkanoo is broken...

Growing up, a child has many choices of what he or she wants to be. At a young age we establish our career choice and later on in life changed it multiple times to suit ourselves. In my younger years I aspired to be a Florist, a Cosmetologist, an Interior Decorator and a Doctor. Only one remained at the back of my mind subconsciously – a doctor. It was in the 9th grade that I decided I wanted to be a...

The personal statement essay was required by a university in Missouri. The gist of the topic was to write about a topic that is currently affecting me or the nation. I choose Junkanoo Carnival because at the time of the essay, there was a lot of tension and gladness about the impending event. The event was held May 7-9 and included a variety of local and international artist. In the Bahamas we celebrate Junkanoo which as an age old tradition...

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Music100 : This course entailed the beginnings of Bahamian music...