Contact: Colleen Roche or Jack Deacy (212) 788-2958
"With 700,000 Jamaicans living in New York, their contributions touch all aspects of the City," said Mayor Giuliani. "Jamaican New Yorkers share their cultural heritage with all us. Jamaican Jamboree Weeks will provide an opportunity for everyone to experience this wonderful culture."
The celebration will consist of a variety of activities, including an exhibition of Jamaican arts and crafts, an independence ball, a breakfast presentation by Jamaican designers, a Central Park Concert showcasing the distinctive music of Jamaica, seminars, food tastings, and performances by young Jamaicans.
The Caribbean island of Jamaica has served as a popular tourist destination for years. Like New York, Jamaica has welcomed immigrants from many countries, making its population a uniquely multicultural one.