Examines the history and development of the festival called Junkanoo, held each Christmas in the Bahamas. This survey aims to give the reader an insight into the social, political, economic and cultural development of the nation.
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Höhe: 183 mm
Breite: 248 mm
Dicke: 9 mm
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978-0-333-55469-2 (9780333554692)
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Part 1 Junkanoo and the Bahamas - an overview: the islands; the history; the people; roots of Junkanoo. Part 2 Great activity and strength of body - the John Canoe Festival in the new world: Jamaica; Belize and St Vincent; North Carolina; Bermuda. Part 3 "The darkies are fond of processions" Junkanoo in the Bahamas - the 19th century: slavery 1800-1837; post emancipation 1838-1865; depression 1866-1899. Part 4 "Bake da Jonny cake, Christmas comin'" - Junkanoo in the Bahamas - 1900-1919. Part 5 "Neely your rum so sweet" - Junkanoo in the Bahamas - 1920-1933. Part 6 "Burma road declare war on da Conchy Joe" - Junkanoo in the Bahamas - 1933-1947. Part 7 Law, order and dicipline - Junkanoo in the Bahamas - 1948-1990: reorganization 1948-60; consolidation 1960-73; contemporary 1973-90.
