Jamaica Day 2025: Celebrating Jamaica’s Culture, Heritage, and Achievements
The theme for this year’s Jamaica Day 2025 is "Celebrating Jamaica: Steaming Towards the Future, Honing Good Character." As the country celebrates its unique culture, heritage, and achievements, schools across Jamaica will be filled with energy and excitement on February 28, 2025.
What is Jamaica Day?
Jamaica Day is a national celebration in Jamaican schools that highlights the country’s culture, heritage, and achievements. It is organized by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information and takes place every year, usually in February.
Objectives of Jamaica Day
The event focuses on promoting national pride and educating students about Jamaica’s history, traditions, and contributions in areas like music, sports, science, technology, and the arts. Schools across the country participate in activities such as parades, performances, exhibitions, and discussions on important topics.
Innovative Initiatives
This year, Jamaica Day will involve four levels of education: early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary. The event will also feature cultural performances, food displays, and discussions about STEM/STEAM. The celebration will end with a concert featuring special guest artists.
Call to Action
Marlon Williams, Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, is asking Jamaicans to wear their national colors – black, green, and gold – or bandanas on Jamaica Day. He also encourages media houses to read the Jamaica Day Proclamation at 9:10 a.m. to promote the country as the best place to live, work, raise families, and do business.
FAQs
Q: What is the theme for Jamaica Day 2025?
A: "Celebrating Jamaica: Steaming Towards the Future, Honing Good Character"
Q: What are the objectives of Jamaica Day?
A: To promote national pride and educate students about Jamaica’s history, traditions, and contributions in areas like music, sports, science, technology, and the arts.
Q: Which schools will be the main schools for Jamaica Day?
A: The Excelsior Group of Schools in Kingston, including Excelsior Primary and Infant, Excelsior High School, and Exed Community College.
Q: Who will receive the "Culture Icon Award"?
A: Two individuals who have made a significant impact on Jamaican culture and heritage will receive the award.
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