Celebrating the Jamaican Diaspora this Heroes Day

Here at Ding, we plan to celebrate the everyday heroes for Heroes Day this year. This includes the Jamaican diaspora who live around the world and still play a key role in their family's lives at home in Jamaica.

Keep reading to learn more about Heroes Day in Jamaica.

When was National Heroes Day first celebrated in Jamaica?

Heroes Day in Jamaica started in 1969. It first started to honor great individuals for their services in various sectors of life in Jamaica. This included education, health, politics, or humanitarian. It now takes place every third Monday of October. This means it will be celebrated on October 21st in 2024.

Who has been honored during National Heroes Day in the Past?

Alexander Bustamante was the first Prime Minister of Jamaica and also the first person to be honored during National Heroes Day. Other Jamaican figures honored on this day include Marcus Garvey, Nanny of the Maroon, Sam Sharpe, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, and Norman Manley. All of these people have played a key role in Jamaica's history.

How is Heroes Day Celebrated in Jamaica?

Heroes Day is a national holiday in Jamaica. This means that schools and most places of work close for the day so the population can observe this holiday. The day is celebrated in many different ways in Jamaica including laying wreaths on national heroes' monuments and graves. There are often parades across the country and local community events to mark the day. The Jamaican government also presents national awards to individuals on this day. This is to celebrate their significant achievements in sports, culture, or public service.

Who is Ding Celebrating this Heroes Day?

Heroes Day should be more than celebrating national heroes. So here at Ding, we have decided to celebrate the everyday heroes. This includes the Jamaican diaspora who stay connected to their loved ones and support them from a distance in a number of ways.

Celebrating the Jamaican Diaspora's Impact

Jamaica's diaspora is spread around the world. They are now calling the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and many other countries their new home. Despite being far from home, these individuals still play a key role in the lives of many in Jamaica. They do this by sending remittances to their families and communities. This financial support helps with education, healthcare, housing, and various other essentials, making a huge difference in the lives of many Jamaicans.

How Ding Helps the Jamaican Diaspora

Ding understands the key role that the Jamaican diaspora plays in their loved one's lives back home in Jamaica. So we provide an instant, secure, and easy way for these everyday heroes to send mobile top-ups and gift cards directly to their family and friends back home. Ding is here to help loved ones in Jamaica connect, help them pay for utility bills and groceries, or to treat them to their favorite restaurants. You can do it all, instantly with Ding.

As Jamaica celebrates Heroes' Day, it's important to remember that heroes come in many forms. In our eyes, the Jamaican diaspora, through their support for loved ones at home, stands as modern-day heroes. Ding is fully committed to continuing to help the Jamaican diaspora send instant support to their loved ones. If you want to send a mobile top-up or gift card to Jamaica today, click one of the buttons below to get started.