Thaindian News

Kingston, Jan 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jamaica is celebrating its 50th independence anniversary this year. They had previously been ruled by Britain and just half a century ago, they attained freedom. Needless to say, the celebrations are on and the Jamaican citizens are sparing no expense to celebrate and to make merry.

The historical event was named as ‘Fireworks on the Waterfront’ and it was organized by the Urban Development Corporation. The main highlights of the event were the musical performances that had everyone tapping their feet to the music and a wide variety of food that was present there to be savored.

Even the needs of the children in the concert were taken care of, as a number of rides were set up for them. However the performances by numerous Jamaican artists took the breath away from the attendees. Gee Whiz, I-Octane, Khago, Omari, Coo Coo Do, George Nooks, Joan Flemings and Ken Boothe played to their heart’s content on the stage and the crowd was swaying to their beat in no time.

Lenford Salmon, project director of Jamaica 50 said that, “Jamaica 50 transcends political administrations. Jamaica 50 is for Jamaica. So whichever administration forms the government will be pretty keen to ensure that we celebrate in fine style. Our 50th anniversary is a significant achievement in the life of any country. It has to be heralded in a significant way. The People’s National Party in opposition had a representative on the planning council that worked very closely with us and played an integral part in all that we have planned for Jamaica’s 50th.”