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    Junkanoo Festival Of The Bahamas

    MacMillan Caribbean

    Examines the history and development of the festival called Junkanoo, held each Christmas in the Bahamas. This survey aims to give the reader an insight into the social, political, economic and cultural development of the nation.

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