Kingston Info
Wedged between the confines of the Blue Mountains and the world's seventh-largest harbour is the island's bustling capital city. Kingston is the center of the country's commerce, culture and government, museums, dance and theater. Lively and vibrant, Kingston is the heartbeat of Jamaica, rocking to a beat all of its own.
A striking sculpture of late reggae king Bob Marley welcomes you to the National Gallery of Jamaica on Ocean Boulevard. You'll see works of prominent Jamaica artists, including artist and sculptress Edna Manley (matriarch of Jamaica's cultural arts), and other soulful artwork such as that of Carl Abrahams and Barrington Watson.
History buffs can read all about Jamaica's rich past and culture at the Institute of Jamaica on East Street. News clippings date to the 18th century.
The 600-seat Little Theatre in New Kingston is home to modern dance, plays and folk concerts year-round. Performing there is the National Dance Theatre Company, practically an institution, having dazzled audiences for more than three decades.
The annual Jamaica Carnival, a festive musical extravaganza at Easter time, culminates in Kingston with colorful pageantry during a Road march the Sunday following Easter. Reggae, the music most synonymous with Kingston, resounds fro.
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Wedged between the confines of the Blue Mountains and the world's seventh-largest harbour is the island's bustling capital city. Kingston is the center of the country's commerce, culture and government, museums, dance and theater. Lively and vibrant, Kingston is the heartbeat of Jamaica, rocking to a beat all of its own.
A striking sculpture of late reggae king Bob Marley welcomes you to the National Gallery of Jamaica on Ocean Boulevard. You'll see works of prominent Jamaica artists, including artist and sculptress Edna Manley (matriarch of Jamaica's cultural arts), and other soulful artwork such as that of Carl Abrahams and Barrington Watson.
History buffs can read all about Jamaica's rich past and culture at the Institute of Jamaica on East Street. News clippings date to the 18th century.
The 600-seat Little Theatre in New Kingston is home to modern dance, plays and folk concerts year-round. Performing there is the National Dance Theatre Company, practically an institution, having dazzled audiences for more than three decades.
The annual Jamaica Carnival, a festive musical extravaganza at Easter time, culminates in Kingston with colorful pageantry during a Road march the Sunday following Easter. Reggae, the music most synonymous with Kingston, resounds from
