ABOUT THE EVENT:
Junkanoo’s standing as one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated and spirited carnivals is undisputed.
From colorful costumes to exuberant dance routines, participants spend months preparing for the pageantry of this street parade accompanied by the steady beat of whistles, cowbells, horns, and goatskin drums that starts in the wee hours after midnight.
Catch this celebration of Bahamian culture and history on Boxing Day—aka the day after Christmas—as well as on New Year’s Day and many Saturdays throughout the summer. The largest Junkanoo celebration takes place on Bay Street, in downtown Nassau, but Bahamians across the 16 islands celebrate this joyful tradition.
MICRO-INTERNSHIP ROLES:
- There are opportunities in every facet of this joyous festival from sponsor activation, brand ambassadors, logistics, creative initiatives, first-aid, security to mention a few.
- You will job shadow and be a functional part of the team willing to do any task and report into your assigned supervisor, who is also a community leader.
- You will have proven skills in coachability, initiative, flexibility, adaptability, endurance, resourcefulness and problem-solving.
- If you are up for it, you may even have a chance to swim with Exuma’s adorable and famous pigs… once in a lifetime experience.
POWER SKILLS LEARNED AND APPLIED:
REQUIRED LESSON PLAYLIST:
- FieldX Event Readiness with Insider Tips from Junkanoo Leaders
- Be a Bahamas Global Citizen
