Jump-up Day
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| Jump-up Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Jump-up Day |
| Observed by | people ofMontserrat |
| Date | January 1(every year) |
| Frequency | Annual |
Jump-up Dayis aholidaycelebrated on January 1 inMontserrat.It commemorates the emancipation of the slaves of Montserrat, and is the last day ofCarnivalon the island. Jump-up Day incorporatessteelbandsand 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.ISBN0-8153-1865-0.
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