The Economic Impact of Junkanoo in The Bahamas

Nicolette Bethel

Abstract


In the 21st century culture has moved from the periphery of economic activity to the centre and in the Caribbean, festivals are important generators of revenue. The Bahamian festival of Junkanoo resembles the carnivals of the Caribbean, but unlike them, no emphasis has yet been placed on the economic benefits of the festival. This paper summarizes the findings of a long-term study of the economic impact of Junkanoo.

Keywords


Junkanoo; Festivals -- Bahamas; Festival Economy; Cultural industries

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v20i1.206

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