JONKONNU. JAMAICA. Authentic Jamaican Christmas Tradition. (John Canoe // Junkanoo)
Christmas in Jamaica is the time to celebrate Jonkonnu - an authentic tradition from 1700s. However, hardly any tourists heard of Jonkonnu in Jamaica and even locals began to wonder where it disappeared. Well, Jonkonnu also known as Junkanoo or John Canoe, the authentic Jamaican Christmas Tradition is very much alive! With this video I'd like to share its story with you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ► Support us on Patreon / jamaicawithirie 🔴 CONTACTS ►JONKONNU BAND To contact Carlton (Kaya) from Jonkonnu band - write to [email protected] with subject tag "Jonkonnu" ► HANDMADE CLOTHES FROM ST.MARY To contact Carol in Port Maria for handmade baby/children clothes and other items by this local designer - whatsapp Carol at +1 876 3197053 🔴 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:26 What is Jonkonnu 04:40 The Origins of Jonkonnu 07:39 Search for Jonkonnu in Jamaica 11:23 Jonkonnu Costumes 16:33 Jonkonnu Characters 25:55 Reviving Jonkonnu 🔴 REFERENCES: History of Jamaica by Edward Long https://ecda.northeastern.edu/item/ne... Evidence - NationalGallery https://nationalgalleryofjamaica.word... Other Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/histor... https://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/fea... https://www.about-jamaica.com/john-ca... Other Youtube Videos • John Canoe (Junkanoo/Jonkonnu), Jamaica • Jamaica Jonkanoo: Resistance Behind The Ma... ==== Stay in touch ==== ► BOOK TOURS Our tour company https://irielab.com/
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