KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says National Heritage Week, which is observed from October 13 to 21, will be celebrated under the theme ‘Our Heritage… A Great Legacy’ and is urging all Jamaicans across the world to join the celebration.

“Let us seize this opportunity to remind ourselves of the rich heritage left to us by our ancestors and the great legacy that it has become.  Let National Heritage Week be a time to inspire our people to play their part in building the Jamaica that we all desire while advancing the welfare of the whole human race,” Grange said.

The main activities for National Heritage Week will take place on Heroes Day, Monday, October 21 when the nation will “pay homage to its seven National Heroes as well as to our everyday heroes who follow in the footsteps of the seven by dedicating their lives to, and giving great sacrifice in service to others”.

In a release today, the ministry said that more than 100 people will be honoured and awarded for their service at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at Kings House on National Heroes Day.

The ministry noted that there will also be a Heritage celebration activity in each parish capital on Heroes Day beginning at 7:00 pm.

Other activities for National Heritage Week include; the Heroes of Reggae Vintage Concert at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 pm; the unveiling of the statue of Veronica Campbell Brown at Statue Park at the National Stadium on Sunday, October 20 at 4:00 pm and the Revival Time Music Festival at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday, October 20.

The ministry said National Heritage Week will begin with a Church Service on Sunday, October 13 at the Calvary Gospel Assembly, 129 Sundown Crescent in St Andrew.