Youse A Real Junkanoo?

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

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

Flour water and cardboard were introduced.

Dried banana leaves were introduced.

Crepe paper was introduced.

Styrofoam was introduced.

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

1938

1936

1956

1942

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

1961

1973

1968

1975

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Who first introduced a Brass Section to Junkanoo?

Valley Boys

Saxons

Music Makers

Vikings

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What year was "themed concept" introduced to Junkanoo?

1958

1970

1960

1965

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What was the first Junkanoo "Management" team called?

National Junkanoo Committee

Bahamas Festival Committee

Junkanoo Parades Oversight Committee

Citizens Masquerade Committe

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What event forced Junkanoo "underground" in 1942?

Black Tuesday Riots

Slave owners complaints.

Burma Road Riots

Bay St Coalition renovations

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

Slave Curfew Act of 1898

Street Nuisance Prohibition Act of 1899

Illegal Assembly Act of 1899

Bay St Merchants Safety Act of 1898

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

1942

1948

1967

1944

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

Coal, sacks, newspaper.