National Heroes' Day Presentation 2021

’‘Out of Many One People

THEME

“Saluting Our Heroes….
Safeguarding Our Legacy.”

Jamaica’s National Symbols

The Coat of Arms

The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out of Many
One People
The Coat of Arms shows a male and female
member of the Taino tribe standing on either
side of a shield which bears a red cross with
five golden pineapples. The crest shows a
Jamaican crocodile on the Royal Helmet of

the British Monarchy and mantling.

The National Bird

The Hummingbird (Doctor Bird)
The doctor bird or swallow tail
humming bird (Trochilus Polytmus), is
one of the most outstanding of the 320
species of hummingbirds. It lives only
in Jamaica.

The National Flower

The Lignum Vitae was found
here by Christopher Columbus.
Its name, when translated from
Latin, means “wood of life” –
probably adopted because of its
medicinal qualities.

The National Fruit

The Ackee

Ackee (Blighia sapida) is
the national fruit of
Jamaica as well as a
component of the dish –
ackee and codfish. The
ackee is not indigenous
to Jamaica. It was
imported to the island
from West Africa.

The National Tree

The Blue Mahoe

The Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus
Elatus) is the national tree
of Jamaica.

It is indigenous to the
island and grows quite
rapidly, often attaining 20m
(66ft) or more in height

The National Flag

Black depicts the strength
and creativity of the
people; Gold, the natural
wealth and beauty of
sunlight; and Green, hope
and agricultural
resources.



OUR NATIONAL
HEROES

Paul Bogle

Marcus Mosiah Garvey

George William Gordon

Nanny of the Maroons

Norman Washington Manley

Sir Alexander Bustamante

Samuel Sharpe



HISTORICAL PLACES

The National Heroes Park

The area on which the National Heroes Park now stands was once one of
the most popular race track spot in Kingston. National Heroes Park is
where some of the outstanding Jamaicans and National Heroes are
buried.

Devon House

Fort Charles

National Museum of Jamaica

Peter Tosh Museum

The Peter Tosh
Museum was officially
opened in November
2016, dedicated to one
of Jamaica's most
creative songwriters
and musicians.

NATIONAL MUSEUM JAMAICA

NATIONAL TAINOS MUSEUM

The White Marl Taino Midden
and Museum is located on the
Kingston to Spanish Town
highway, adjacent to the White
Marl Primary School.

Rose Hall Great House

Grand Gala

Morant Bay Courthouse

The Morant Bay Courthouse stands as an important
reminder of one of the most poignant events in the
country’s past. It was the scene of the infamous
Morant Bay Rebellion and where National Hero, Paul
Bogle, was subsequently hanged for his role in the
uprising. Tragically, most of the main structure was
destroyed by fire in 2007 leaving only the brick walls
and a statue of Paul Bogle which stood at the front of
the courthouse. Recently, the courthouse has been
refurbished and stands as a historic site to help
individuals understand the roles of Bogle and others
in the rebellion.

QUESTION AND
ANSWER SEGMENT

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Type your answers in the chat

1. Which National Hero is from St
Thomas?

2. Who was the first Prime Minister which
is a National Hero?

3. Which National Hero is on the
Jamaican $50 note?

4. Which National Hero was born in St. Ann
on August 17,1887?

Let us Salute our Jamaican Heroes