Seville Great House Emancipation Vigil 2025 | Jamaica’s Journey From Chains to Freedom ✊🏾

Step into Jamaica’s soul at the Seville Great House Emancipation Vigil — a powerful all-night celebration of culture, history, and freedom in St. Ann’s Bay. Held annually on the eve of Emancipation Day, this vibrant event honors the strength and legacy of our ancestors through music, dance, storytelling, and reflection.

🎭 What’s Inside

Maroon drumming, Jonkonnu, Kumina, and more

Midnight reading of the Emancipation Proclamation

Cultural performances, traditional food, and artisan crafts

Deep reflections at a historic plantation site turned heritage landmark

🌍 Why Watch
Whether you're Jamaican, part of the diaspora, or exploring Caribbean culture, this is a moving experience of resilience and unity — through the arts, community, and ancestral memory.

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