The history of Junkanoo shows how marginalized communities' cultural celebrations have survived in the face of their oppression, making it a profound symbol for African descent.
Participants dress in masks and costumes, often made from crepe paper and cardboard, meant to hark back to the original costumes once made from sponges and newspapers.
Junkanoo has long been a unique display of African culture and spirituality, evolving from celebrations during enslaved people's one holiday reprieve.
This vibrant celebration serves both as a fete honoring the African diaspora and a subtle form of protest against historical and ongoing oppression.
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