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Uniform Title

The Bryant Slides Collection

Photo Description

Jonkonnu is an Afro-Bahamian carnival-like festival held every Boxing Day, New Year's Day and summer time. Crowds watch as Jonkonnu performers and musicians pass by. The Adderley building can be seen in the background.

Keywords

New Providence Island (Bahamas); Jonkonnu (Festival) – Bahamas; Folk festivals – Bahamas; Costumes -- Bahamas -- 1950-1960; Bahamas -- Social life and customs

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Size Original

35 mm

Coverage-Temporal

Bahamas -- North America --Nassau, New Providence Island

Identifier

DP0003456

Identifier (Genre)

Transparencies

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All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, (407) 823-2576

Keywords

New Providence Island (Bahamas); Jonkonnu (Festival) – Bahamas; Folk festivals – Bahamas; Costumes -- Bahamas -- 1950-1960; Bahamas -- Social life and customs

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