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Culture on parade at King's House

Published:Thursday | August 6, 2015 | 12:00 AM
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Dinki mini is one of our traditional dances and the Islington Dinki Mini Group was at their best in this folk form.
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Gospel group URIM7 in performance at the Independence Parade commemorating the country's 53rd year as a nation.
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller being escorted by Jamaica Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, at the Independence Parade at King's House yesterday, Independence Day.
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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen inspects the guard of honour, furnished by the First Battalion, The Jamaica Regiment.
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Members of the Massed Bands and the Corps of Drums of the Jamaica Defence Force in action.
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2015 Festival Song winner Lee-Roy 'Ancient Priest' Johnson performs his song 'Celebration'.
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Jamaica's proud culture was on show yesterday at King's House, where the Independence Parade was held in commemoration of the country's 53rd anniversary as an independent nation. It was part of a host of activities taking place on Independence Day. For those who could not make it, here's a peek into the parade.