Emancipation and early traditions
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August 1, 1838 marked the end of the apprenticeship period and the official emancipation of all slaves in British colonies. As such this day, Emancipation Day, is observed as a public holiday in Jamaica to provide Jamaicans with the opportunity to reflect on their ancestors and the freedom for which they fought.
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