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Jamaica Independence Festival was created in 1962.
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Several Countries ruled Jamaica, like Spain and Britain. They gained their Independence on August 6, 1962, which is Independence Day.
Jamaica is its own country. It gained independence from the British in 1962.
independence from the british colony
Jamaicans set aside the first Monday in August to celebrate the Jamaica Independence Festival. The holiday celebrates both their independence and emancipation.
On 2010 it will celebrate 200 years of independence.
Jamaica's fiftyeth birthday is next year August 6,2012
The first West Indian territory to gain independence was Jamaica, which achieved independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962. This marked a significant milestone in the decolonization of the Caribbean region, inspiring other territories to seek self-governance. Following Jamaica, several other Caribbean nations also gained independence in the subsequent years.
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