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A large crowd gathers on King Street and Parade in Downtown, Kingston, as a process with Winston Churchill approaches for an official visit to the parish.

"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.

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.

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.

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, at the launch of Jamaica Day 2011. It was launched under the theme "Celebrating Jamaica: Feasting on the Heritage."

A group of drummers beating kette drums during African inspired performance at the Emancipation Vigil at Seville Heritage Park.

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.

One of the many food vendors at the 2012 Emancipation Vigil, this vendor is preparing fried fish for sale.

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 dancers and musicians in performance at a 2013 Reggae Month event held at Emancipation Park, Kingston.