Meaning
National Heroes Day — a Jamaican public holiday on the third Monday of October honouring the nation's seven official National Heroes, including Marcus Garvey, Nanny of the Maroons, Sam Sharpe, and Paul Bogle. Marked with ceremonies, awards, and remembrance.
Examples
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Pon Heroes Day dem lay wreath a National Heroes Park.
On Heroes Day they lay wreaths at National Heroes Park.
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Di school teach di pickney bout di national heroes fi Heroes Day.
The school teaches the children about the national heroes for Heroes Day.
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Heroes Day a time fi honour dem weh fight fi wi freedom.
Heroes Day is a time to honour those who fought for our freedom.
Origin
Established to honour Jamaica's National Heroes — figures central to the struggles for freedom, rights, and independence.
How it’s used
A national holiday of remembrance; the National Heroes include Garvey, Nanny, Bogle, Sharpe, Gordon, Bustamante, and Manley.