Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre - Ode To A Revolutionary
The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre at North Parade in downtown Kingston The pen is mightier than the sword, it is said, which is true, as the ink flowing from the nib has changed the course of history and become, and still is, that catalyst for revolutions. A Venezuelan learnt this in Jamaica, as his thoughts flew from his pen to ink his ideas, which became the blueprint of how Latin America would be shaped in the coming years. Two hundred years ago, Simón Bolívar sought refuge in Jamaica to escape from counter-revolutionary forces, a time he spent to reflect and plan a course of action. It is here he penned 'Letter from Jamaica', in which he expounded his thoughts for republican government and Latin American unity. An ode to this revolutionary, The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre at North Parade in downtown Kingston stands as a testament to his life and time spent on the island. "His struggle, his letter and his philosophies are of great importance to Jamaica toda...