Junkanoo dancers on the beach in Jamaica The true origin of - TopicsExpress



          

Junkanoo dancers on the beach in Jamaica The true origin of Junkanoo is unknown however its roots can be traced back to West Africa. The most popular legend states that the name originated from John Canoe, an African tribal chief who demanded the right to celebrate with his people even after being brought to the West Indies in slavery. The costumes and conduct of the masqueraders bear similarities with the Yoruba Egungun festivals.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:10:08 +0000

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