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Revivalist performance at the concert held at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil, Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann
"Getting in spirit" during a performance at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil. The performers are wearing revivalist costumes including head ties with pens and colourful outfits.
Ronnie Thwaites examining old map of Jamaica at the National Library of Jamaica
Minister of Education, Ronald "Ronnie" Thwaites, examining one of the historic maps from the National Library of Jamaica's (NLJ) Special Collections, while on a tour at NLJ's Open Day 2012.
Nadean Rawlins (L) and Hilary Nicholson reading scene from 'Fallen Angel and the Devil's Concubine'
Gender activist, Hilary Nicholson and actress, Nadean Rawlins read from Patricia Cumper et al's 'Fallen Angel and the Devil's Concubine' during National Library of Jamaica's 'Readings in the Park', held at Emancipation Park on July 20, 2012.
Andrew Holness at the 2011 Jamaica Day launch
Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, at the launch of Jamaica Day 2011. It was launched under the theme "Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage."
Drummers performing at 2012 Emancipation Vigil
A group of drummers beating kette drums during African inspired performance at the Emancipation Vigil at Seville Heritage Park.
Finalists from the 2011 JCDC Festival Competition
Member of the National Library of Jamaica staff, Treveann Harris (middle) is photographed with the nine (9) Jamaica Cultural Development Agency (JCDC) as they present their audio CD "The Journey Continues" for legal deposit.
Vendor frying fish at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil held at Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann
One of the many food vendors at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil, this vendor is preparing fried fish for sale.
Wreaths on African tombstone at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil, held at Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann
Four wreaths laid by Sir. Patrick Allen, Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, Shahine Robinson and Lisa Hanna on the tomb at the Seville Heritage Park, in tribute to African ancestors who died between 1670 and 1780.
Folk performance at Reggae Month event held at Emancipation Park
Folk dancers and musicians in performance at a 2013 Reggae Month event held at Emancipation Park, Kingston.
Maypole dancers performing at the concert held at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil at Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann
Dancers at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil performing the maypole dance. Their costumes reflect the colours of the Jamaican flag - black, green and gold.
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Jamaica's King's House
Front view of the Governor General's place of residence, King's House. Palms, bouganvillas and other plants are in the garden before the property.