Junkanoo

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cultural festival
gptkbp:associated_with carnival traditions
New_Year's_celebrations
gptkbp:community_involvement local residents
tourists
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important_for_Bahamian_identity
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
expression of identity
celebration of heritage
gptkbp:culturalHeritage between nations
between different communities
between generations
gptkbp:famous_for community spirit
elaborate floats
energetic dancing
vibrant music
gptkbp:features dancing
music
parades
gptkbp:festivals several hours
gptkbp:historical_significance celebrates freedom
gptkbp:historicalContext slavery era
African_traditions
gptkbp:historicalEvent evolved over time
first recorded in the 19th century
linked to emancipation celebrations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Junkanoo
gptkbp:influences African_culture
Caribbean_culture
European_culture
gptkbp:inspiration African_festivals
Caribbean_festivals
European_celebrations
gptkbp:instrument drums
horns
cowbells
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of gptkb:Bahamian_people
gptkb:New_Year's_Day
international visitors
local communities
Boxing Day
gptkbp:judgingCriteria performance quality
costume creativity
overall presentation
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Nassau
gptkb:Grand_Bahama
gptkb:Exuma
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Bahamas
gptkbp:participants costume groups
gptkbp:promotes local artisans
cultural tourism
music education
gptkbp:traditionalClothing colorful and elaborate