Bahamas: The Saxons and the Colors gained the A Group and B Group within the 2023 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade, respectively, on Wednesday. 1000’s have gathered on Bay Road, Downtown Nassau, to host the parade as a part of the celebration of the tradition and heritage.
A number of teams participated within the parade in teams A and B and danced and sang all collectively on the streets of the nation. The Saxons and Colors garnered enormous consideration from the crowd as they carried out the perfect of their creations.
Prime Minister of the Bahamas- Philip Courageous Davis, additionally attended the Junkanoo celebration and shared glimpses of the colorful attires of the patrons. He mentioned that the day was full of the vibe of the true spirit of Junkanoo.
He additionally lauded a number of teams and mentioned that the extent of their power was indelible as they showcased the true parts of the tradition of the Bahamas. PM Davis added,” Final evening was a tremendous Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade! Hats off to the Saxons for his or her win within the A bunch, and a giant congratulations to Colors for taking the B group.”
He added that as a Valley Boys fan, he beloved the pleasant rivalry and unbelievable spirit of Junkanoo. Emphasizing on unity of the nation, PM Davis added,” It really unites us as Bahamians.”
The Junkanoo celebration is called a joyful custom as individuals spend months getting ready for the pageantry of the road parade. It’s accompanied by the regular beats of whistles, cowbells, horns and goatskin drums that begin after midnight. It’s the most beloved and historic custom.
Bahamas Boxing Day is widely known with a parade, lodge actions and extra. It is called the platform for celebrating the true essence of unity within the spirit of pleasure and togetherness. 1000’s of vacationers go to the nation as they eagerly await the New 12 months and Christmas Junkanoo festivities.
Notably, One Household Junkanoo Group was the winner of the 2022 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade. The group gained in a number of classes, comparable to Greatest Choreography, Greatest Music, Greatest off-the-shoulder, Greatest Efficiency and Greatest Total Costume.
The Valley Boys secured the second place within the parade final yr. Whereas the Saxon teams completed the parade on the fifth place.
