Jamaica –The arrival of the Chinese in 1854

This week we join Jamaicans of Chinese heritage in celebrating the New Year (Year of the Rabbit). Thanks to our dedicated historians, we can now trace the arrival of the many ethnic backgrounds contributing to the melting pot that support Jamaica’s motto: ‘Out of Many One People’. Join us in the Backyard as we explore our unique relationship with the Chinese, who started arriving in Jamaica in 1854. Like many others, their contribution helped create the diversity that makes individuals born on the Island, truly ‘Jamaicans’. Come join the labrish.