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J’Ouvert is far more than a paint-and-powder street party. Its origins trace back to the colonial era in Trinidad, where enslaved Africans used pre-dawn rituals of mud, masquerade, and music to resist oppression and preserve their culture. Today, J’Ouvert symbolizes equality, freedom, and resilience, uniting communities in celebration while keeping alive the memory of struggle and liberation. To dismiss it as mere chaos is to ignore its powerful history and meaning.

Today, we mark the 186th Emancipation Day in Jamaica, a day that signifies the triumph over the shackles of slavery and the enduring spirit of a people who have risen from the ashes of oppression. This day, celebrated every August 1st, is not only a Jamaican commemoration but also a day of reflection, unity, and […]


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