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NASSAU, BAHAMAS, 20 June 2022 – After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation (MOTIA) in partnership with the Junkanoo Company of New Providence (JCNP) has brought back its biggest and most iconic cultural event, the Junkanoo Summer Festival. The popular summer festival will be held on four Saturdays in July (July 2, 16, 23 and 30) from 12pm to midnight on Arawak Cay, directly opposite the Fish Fry, and organizers promise that the festival will be bigger and better than before. Due to the Independence Celebrations, the Junkanoo Summer Festival will not take place on July 9.
Regarding the upcoming festival, Charity Ambrister, Director of Event Management at MOTIA, said: “Now that the pandemic has subsided, there is a strong desire for the return of our vibrant cultural festivals. The Ministry is pleased to partner with JCNP to bring back the Junkanoo Summer Festival and invites locals and visitors alike to come and enjoy all that The Bahamas has to offer.”
Locals and visitors can experience and discover Bahamian culture and heritage in a safe and fun environment. The festival will feature booths showcasing authentic Bahamian-made products, cultural demonstrations, a Junkanoo Museum, bread baking in a stone oven and more. For food and drink lovers, there will be more than 24 vendors offering a variety of native food and beverages to choose from. For the first time, Sip and Paste will be part of the Heritage Experience
Festival goers will have the opportunity to decorate their own Junkanoo costume for $50.
Dion Miller, Executive Chairman of New Providence Junkanoo, Inc., said: “JCNP is pleased to partner with the Ministry to present a vibrant cultural festival that will be a treat for all ages. The festival’s entertainment will feature the pulsating music of Junkanoo and will showcase some of the Bahamas’ top performing artists.”
Festival goers can enjoy music and games throughout the day, such as traditional culture competitions, cooking and bartending competitions, and there will also be a children’s traditional culture corner. Junkanoo A-class bands One Family, Genesis, Saxons, Roots and Valley Boys will ignite the spirits of festival goers with colorful and energetic performances on the Arawak Cay venue every Saturday.
Once the crowds have dispersed, the entertainment will continue with high-energy performances by a strong lineup of the nation’s top musical artists: Scorch Conch, Da Rhythm Band, Shadow Band, Qpid, Nishie LS, Lassie Doh Boys, Soulful Groovers, Shad Collie & VIPs, Shine, Fanshawn, Blaudy, The Falcons, Visage, Spank band, Dyson Knight, Veronica Bishop, Funky D, Ambassah Band, Synergy Band, Sweet Emily, Higher Level Band, Rik Carey, Lady E, D’Mac and many more.
Throughout July, celebrate Bahamian culture. Admission is free. For more information, visit Bahamas.com.
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