Youse A Real Junkanoo?

This is a timed quiz. You will be given 15 seconds per question. Are you ready?

What was the first Junkanoo "Management" team called?

Citizens Masquerade Committe

Bahamas Festival Committee

Junkanoo Parades Oversight Committee

National Junkanoo Committee

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What Act limited the parades to being held from 4:00 am to 9:00 am?

Illegal Assembly Act of 1899

Slave Curfew Act of 1898

Street Nuisance Prohibition Act of 1899

Bay St Merchants Safety Act of 1898

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Who first introduced a Brass Section to Junkanoo?

Saxons

Music Makers

Valley Boys

Vikings

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What year was "themed concept" introduced to Junkanoo?

1965

1960

1970

1958

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What happend in 1965 that transformed the creation of Junkanoo costumes?

Crepe paper was introduced.

Flour water and cardboard were introduced.

Dried banana leaves were introduced.

Styrofoam was introduced.

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Which year did two-way rushing on Bay St begin?

1968

1961

1973

1975

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What indegenious materials were used to make Junkanoo costumes in the mid 20th century?

Wood planks, flour sacks, tobacco leaves.

Sponge, plants, newspaper.

Newspaper, plastic bags, wood.

Coal, sacks, newspaper.

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What event forced Junkanoo "underground" in 1942?

Burma Road Riots

Slave owners complaints.

Bay St Coalition renovations

Black Tuesday Riots

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What year did Junkanoo return to Bay St after being forced underground for six years?

1942

1948

1944

1967

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Which year did Junkanoo parades change to being held on Boxing Day?

1938