The inaugural staging of the Falmouth Heritage Expo is set for Wednesday, October 18 at Water Square, in Trelawny.
The heritage expo aims to boost civic pride in Falmouth, by highlighting its rich historical heritage and the noted Georgian architecture.
The ‘Preservation of the Built Heritage’ will be the focus of event that is also intended to foster a civic-minded community that values its heritage.
Product Facilitation Officer at the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Georgia Lumley, said that the event will further increase awareness of the niche market that is present in Falmouth for heritage tourism.
“Most of the knowledge of Falmouth exists only in the minds of the persons who studied it at school or in the minds of those who grew up there…so we want to share that knowledge to the tourists and locals who visit the area,” Ms. Lumley noted in a JIS interview.
The heritage expo will include demonstrations and presentations on the town’s built heritage, with some 20 exhibitors showcasing their products and services.
A highlight of the expo will be the launch of an updated, more interactive heritage map of Jamaica – a comprehensive illustration of cultural and natural heritage sites across the island.
