Category: Kingston
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Exploring Kingston’s Academic and Cultural Heart
Spending more time in Kingston revealed even more layers of the city’s identity: this time through education, heritage, and music. I started at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, a peaceful yet powerful place. Established in 1948, the university was originally built on two old sugar plantations. Remnants of aqueducts and colonial architecture…
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Tracing Freedom and Reggae in the Capital of Jamaica
Spending time in Kingston, Jamaica offered a glimpse into the island’s cultural roots, resilience, and rhythm. My visit began at Emancipation Park, a beautifully maintained public space that honors Jamaica’s history and ongoing spirit of freedom. At its entrance stands the striking statue “Redemption Song,” depicting a man and woman gazing upward, symbolizing the strength…
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