Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Frolic

 
Female Junkanoo dancer on Bay St. parade

"Frolic" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Junkanoo Smile

 
Smiling girl wearing Junkanoo mask and headdress

"Junkanoo Smile" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Fantasy Tropical Garden

 
Fantasy Tropical Garden with flowers and pond

"Fantasy Tropical Garden" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Junkanoo Girls Dance Line

 
Female Junkanoo costumed dancers on Bay St. at night.

"Junkanoo Girls Dance Line" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Cottage On The Shore

 
Cottage On The Shore

"Cottage On The Shore" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Junkanoo Dancer On Bay St.

 
Junkanoo Dancer On Bay St.

"Junkanoo Dancer On Bay St." - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Bahamas Tropic Window View

 
Bahamas Tropic Window View

"Bahamas Tropic Window View" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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PRAVESH Odissi Performance

 

 Our son Carlito Catalano presents PRAVESH - A debut Odissi performance.
 
It was held 7pm, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at The National Art Gallery, Nassau, Bahamas.

Well done son. We're all proud of you.
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Tropic Mandala

 
Tropic Mandala made of colorful Bougainvillea petals

"Tropic Mandala" - ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Friday, April 5, 2024

Ready To Rush

 
Male Junkanoo dancer

"Ready To Rush" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Female Junkanoo dancer

"Ready To Rush" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Morning Paradise

 
Tropical beach paradise with olorful flowers and seagulls

"Morning Paradise" - Bahamas AI art
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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Obeah Man

 
Obeah Man holding goat skull in front of face

"Obeah Man" - Self Portrait. Real goat skull.
©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Fowl Cay

 
Chickens on beach in front of pastel colors cottage

"Fowl Cay" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Chickens on beach in front of pastel colors cottage

"Fowl Cay" - Bahamas AI art
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Tropic Mermaid Queen

 
Tropic Mermaid Queen sitting on gold clam shell throne undersea

"Tropic Mermaid Queen" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Junkanoo King Neptune

 
Junkanoo King Neptune sitting on gold throne with fish

"Junkanoo King Neptune" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Paradise Beach Sunset Wallpaper

 
Paradise Beach Sunset Wallpaper

"Paradise Beach Sunset Wallpaper" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Monday, April 1, 2024

Atlantis, Bridge, Yacht

 
Atlantis, Bridge, Yacht

"Atlantis, Bridge, Yacht" - ©A. Derek Catalano

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Ship Ahoy

 
Stained glass tall ship at dusk on tropic sea

"Ship Ahoy" - Bahamas AI art
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Junkanoo Mickey and Minnie

 Private cruise line Cay in The Bahamas

Junkanoo Mickey and Minnie dancing with Junkooers on tropic Bahamas cay.

"Junkanoo Mickey and Minnie" - Bahamas AI art
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Sunday, March 31, 2024

Potter's Cay Sunrise HD Wallpaper

 
Potter's Cay Sunrise HD Wallpaper

"Potter's Cay Sunrise HD Wallpaper" -  ©A. Derek Catalano 

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Sail Away

 
Sailboat on tropic sea bay with seagulls flying

"Sail Away" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Iron Man Bahamas Vacay

  Iron Man likes to vacation in The Bahamas.
 
Iron Man lounging on Bahamas beach holding a daiquiri.

 "Beach and Chill" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano 
 
 
Iron Man diving with the sharks in Bahamas sea.

 "Shark Dive" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano 


Iron Man on tropic dance floor with bikini clad young woman.

"Get Ready To Wine" - Bahamas AI art
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Girls Of Junkanoo

Dancing, colorful, junkanoo costumed girls on Bay St. at night.

 "Girls Of Junkanoo" - Bahamas AI art
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Friday, March 29, 2024

Potter's Cay Sunrise - Video

 

"Potter's Cay Sunrise - Video" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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Junkanoo Crucifixion

 
Colorful Junkanoo Crucifixion with Jesus on cross and kneeling angels on each side

"Junkanoo Crucifixion" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Tropic Boogie Night

 
dancers in tropic club

"Tropic Boogie Night" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano 


patrons in tropic club

"Tropic Boogie Night" - Bahamas AI art
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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Butterfly Queen

 
Butterfly Queen costume in junkanoo parade

"Butterfly Queen" - Bahamas AI art
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Jumping Blue Marlin

 
Blue Marlin sailfish jumping out of tropic sea with seagulls flying above

"Jumping Blue Marlin" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
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Potter's Cay Sunrise

Potter's Cay Sunrise

 "Potter's Cay Sunrise - Wide" - ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 
Potter's Cay Sunrise

"Potter's Cay Sunrise" - ©A. Derek Catalano
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Back to Africa

 
Junkanooer wearing tiger costume and mask

"Back to Africa" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano 


Elephant lead piece and dancers

"Back to Africa" - Bahamas AI art
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Masks of Africa

 
Mask of Africa

"Mask of Africa" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano 
 
 
Mask of Africa
 
"Mask of Africa" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano

 
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Yayo

 
Indian woman sitting on rocks by tropic seashore
"Yayo" - Bahamas AI art
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Bahamas Junkanoo Parade

 
Bahamas Junkanoo Parade

"Bahamas Junkanoo Parade" - Bahamas AI art
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Monday, March 25, 2024

Bahamas Junkanoo Parade

 
Bahamas Junkanoo Parade on street at night

"Bahamas Junkanoo Parade" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano 
 
 
Bahamas Junkanoo Parade
 
Junkanoo is a vibrant and colorful celebration deeply rooted in the history and culture of the Bahamas. Its origins can be traced back to the days of slavery in the Caribbean, where enslaved Africans were given a few days off around Christmas time. During these brief respites, they would gather, sing, dance, and create makeshift costumes using whatever materials they could find.

The name "Junkanoo" is believed to have originated from the West African word "John Canoe" or "Jonkonnu," which referred to a type of masquerade or festive celebration that was common among African tribes. As slaves were brought to the Caribbean, they brought with them their cultural traditions, which eventually blended with elements of European festivals and celebrations.
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