Take a break during your Nassau beach time, and get a glimpse into the rich culture of the Bahamas while you learn about Junkanoo. The national festival of the Bahamas, Junkanoo is celebrated by a musical masquerade street parade every year on Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year's Day. On this cultural tour, you’ll visit two Junkanoo museums to learn about the festival’s origins and evolution. See what goes into this spectacle of color and celebration, from the preparation of instruments to the elaborate costumes.
Highlights
- Nassau cultural tour of the tradition of Junkanoo in the Bahamas
- Trace the evolution of Junkanoo, from the early days of slavery to the present age
- See the colorful costumes and intricate instruments
- Listen to the rumbling of goatskin drums and the ringing of cowbells, whistles and horns
- View beautifully made local handicrafts at the museum
Dancers in colorful and intricate costumes move to the pulsating rhythm of drums. The frenzied cacophony of wind and percussion instruments evoke a spirit of excitement. This is the spirit of Junkanoo, the major cultural festival of the Bahamas, celebrated yearly in a lively musical street parade. On this Nassau cultural tour, learn about the history behind this magnificent holiday celebrating life and freedom.
Visit two Junkanoo museums and discover the evolution of Junkanoo through the years, from the early days of slavery to the present day party parades. The exhibits showcase the changes in costumes and the developments in musical instruments over time. See breathtaking costumes made from cardboard, wire and colorful crepe paper. Watch videos of the sensational Junkanoo parade, and experience the exhilarating carnival atmosphere!
Stop by the museum store and view authentic Bahamian handicrafts such as wooden carvings, leather goods, bead works and souvenir drums. Finish your tour by trying a conch salad or fried conch at Arawak Cay, a lively cluster of local fish vendors selling Bahamian food in colorful shacks.
Schedule Details
Essence of Junkanoo Cultural Tour
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10am
Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Return details:Tour concludes at Arawak Cay, a cultural village of restaurants
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Additional Information
- Expert commentary from local guide
- Two complimentary Bahamian sodas
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
- Gratuities (optional)
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