Jump-up Day
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| Jump-up Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Jump-up Day |
| Observed by | people of Montserrat |
| Date | January 1(every year) |
| Frequency | Annual |
Jump-up Day is a holiday celebrated on January 1 in Montserrat. It commemorates the emancipation of the slaves of Montserrat, and is the last day of Carnival on the island. Jump-up Day incorporates steelbands and masquerades, as well as male dancers chosen for their large size, who dance encumbered by chains to represent slavery.
References[edit]
- Mesener, John (1999). "Montserrat". Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume Two: South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Routledge. pp. 922–926. ISBN 0-8153-1865-0.
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