I recently had the pleasure of attending a lunch with some of the wonderful representatives from The Bahamas Tourist Office. And not only did I find out so much about The Bahamas, and their Outer Islands – but I also learned about a super unique Festival that’s going on during the months of April and May. The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, is a celebration of Island life and culture at it’s core.
And it uses music and costumes to draw visitors into once in a lifetime experiences!
If you’re currently considering a vacation to The Bahamas, travelers are invited to participate in The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, the second annual Spring Festival celebrating Bahamian Music and culture!
And with activities for both families and adults, the festival may be uniquely suited to appeal to your whole travel group.
The Details of The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival:
~Grand Bahama Island~
Grand Bahama Weekend (4/15/16 – 4/17/16) – A prelude to the Masters Nassau, the top 20 semifinalists from Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival song competition will compete for a spot in the finals. Taino Beach will be transformed into a cultural village, showcasing the culinary and artistic talents of Grand Bahamians.
~Nassau, Paradise Island~
Junka Mania (5/5/16) – A Carnival Concert of Junkanoo Orchestras in celebration of the drum, the soul of Junkanoo, the heart of the Bahamian people.
Music Masters (5/6/16) – The biggest Concert of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival season featuring top Bahamian and International artists. This concert will ultimately determine who is crowned, Master of the Bahamian sound.
Road Fever (5/7/16) – The main Masquerade. An epic collage of culture, costume, color on parade in the streets of Nassau
For More info:
http://bahamasjunkanoocarnival.com
And apart from The Bahmas Junkanoo Carnival, it’s just a short plane ride to so many of The Bahamas Islands – each with their own charm and beauty.
My husband is an avid diver, and many of the outer islands cater to folks just like him, with diving experiences you cant experience anywhere else! My daughter loves all things nature – and The Bahamas has wonderful wildlife and natural vistas to explore! And if we picked an Island in The Bahamas for mama to visit? I can’t make up my mind! Would it be the Island Shopping, my feet in the sand or perhaps some special couple time?
I hope I someday get the chance to experience all that The Bahamas have to offer!
For more info on visiting The Bahamas:
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This looks like a great festival to go to. The Bahamas are one of my favourite destinations. Thanks for sharing.
@Cat, Doesn’t it sound fun? I agree!
Wow. Those pictures speak a thousand words! It looks gorgeous. Oh how I would love to visit there! Maybe some day!
@Shop with Me Mama (Kim), Me too! Such a beautiful place!
How beautiful! I’m adding this to my bucket list 🙂
@Denise, That is a GREAT bucket list item!
Gorgeous! Would love to visit
@Jasmine, Yes it is!
Beautiful!! Would love to visit one day.
@Jennifer, Me as well!
Oh I love the Bahamas -it’s just beautiful. I didn’t know about this special event – how fun!
@Jennifer H, It really does sound like a neat special event, right?
The bahamas is such a beautiful place! I’ve never heard of the festival, but there is a soda that my husband and I had in the Bahamas called Junkanoo and it is delicious!
@Tiffany, Really? A Soda named Junkanoo? How fascinating! If I ever see it, I’ll try it!
These pictures look like paradise! I’m yearning to go back to the Bahamas!
@Allison, There are so many places to go – you could probably go thousands of time, and still see new things!
I’ve visited in the past but it was not the best time of year. I’d love to return some day!
@Carissa Pelletier, I hope you get to Carissa!
to me the carnival would be such fun as I think it would be a great way to meet the islanders. I like that it stretches across different places.
@SHELLEY R ZUREK, Yes, I agree. I like that too! And an EXCELLENT way to meet Islanders!