A Black Girl’s Guide To Celebrating Junkanoo In Bahamas – Refinery29

I come from a family of avid cruisers, and as a result, I've been to The Bahamas more times than any other country in the world. Because of these frequent visits, The Bahamas had become a destination I never felt compelled to explore further than our family cruise itineraries, limiting my experience to brief stays of no more than 24 hours. In my mind, the islands were merely a cruise port, offering generic excursions with little else to captivate my interest. However, this year I was in for a pleasant surprise when I learned about the hidden Bahamian gem that is Junkanoo, a cultural festival celebrating The Bahamas. My perspective shifted when I had the opportunity to visit the island nation during The Bahamas' 50th year of independence and partake in the firsthand experience of Junkanoo.

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