|
DATE |
EVENT |
RATIONALE |
VENUE |
CONTACT |
1st August |
Unveiling of Freedom Monument- St. James |
To recognise the links between 1807 & 1834 and to honour he heroes and heroines of the Emancipation War |
St. James (Civic Centre) |
JNHT, 922-1287 |
1st August |
Augus’ Fair & Jamaica Night |
Augus Fair is a family event showcasing traditional activities of Emancipation day. Traditional dances, practices, demonstrations etc
Jamaica Night concert following Augus Fair showcases contemporary artistes |
Ranny Williams Centre |
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission-
926-5726-9 |
1st – 6th August |
Emancipation Day and 45th anniversary of Independence celebrations |
To establish the link between the abolition of the TTA, slavery and the emergence of an independent Jamaica identity |
Island wide |
GOJ, JNBC & all cultural agencies
Contact: JCDC –
754-1031
MTEC- 960-1459 |
2nd August |
Mello Go Roun’ |
Premier family variety concert. This year’s theme will reference the Bicentenary freedom journey. |
Ranny Williams Centre, Kingston |
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission-
926-5726-9 |
4th- 6th
August
|
Denbigh Agricultural Show |
To showcase our local products and highlight the struggle of Jamaican farmers in the fight for freedom |
Denbigh Show ground, May Pen, Clarendon |
Jamaica Agricultural Society
Tel: 922-8145
|
5th August |
Annual Marcus Garvey Fair |
To honour the memory, life and legacy of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey |
Resource,
Manchester
|
Marcus Garvey Fair Planning Committee.
Valerie Dixon
Tel: 964-6460 |
6th August |
45th
Independence Celebrations |
To celebrate this milestone in our freedom journey |
All Island |
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission-
926-5726-9 |
10th August |
Panel Discussion : « Slavery & Emancipation » |
To explore the links between 1807 and 1838 |
St. Catherine Parish Library |
St. Catherine Parish Library
Tel: 984-2356 |
17th August |
Rt. Ex. Marcus Garvey Floral Tribute. Civic Ceremony and other events |
To stress the link between slavery and the emergence of a black intellectual tradition |
National Heroes’ Park, Kingston |
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission-
926-5726-9 |
17th August |
Garvey Day function |
To celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the birth of Rt. Ex. Marcus Garvey |
St. Ann |
St. Ann Homecoming Committee, Hon. R. Walters, Custos |
19th August |
Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts |
To honour a Black intellectual who helped in the mental freedom journey |
TBA |
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission-
926-5726-9 |
23rd August |
Opening of IOJ and other exhibitions on the TTA and modern day slavery |
Day declared by UNESCO as International Day for the rememberance of The Slave Trade & its abolition |
IOJ & regional venues |
IOJ + JNBC’s Monuments & Exhibitions sub-committee
Tel: 922-0620-6 |
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