Jamaican and Trinidad Independence Lunch

Both Jamaican and Trinidad and Tobago celebrated 54 years since gaining independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Jamaica gained independence on 6 August 1962 while Trinidad & Tobago gained independence on 31 August 1962.

Over the years Jamaican Products has coordinated a joint Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago independence celebration with a luncheon in Sydney. This year Jamaican Products was again pleased to coordinate the celebration held on Sunday 21 August 2016.

The event provided an opportunity for 35 adults and 4 children to celebrate the strength and versatility of our Caribbean people. There was even more to celebrate with our Olympic achievements, especially that of Jamaica. For the first time the event had a sponsor. Campari Australia sponsored the welcoming cocktail made with the world famous Appleton Estate rum and also provided an Appleton Estate mug.

The celebratory lunch was held at Rosie Campbell’s of 320 Crown Street, Surry Hills. This restaurant with its Jamaican themed drinks, food and décor was a perfect spot for the occasion.

The afternoon started with an Appleton cocktail as well as a delicious Mocktail option for the non-drinkers. The menu included mixed plate starters, mains and Caribbean Mess and rum balls dessert. There was trivia, that focused on facts about Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. The answers were hotly contested. Stephanie was a hot contender but fortunately for the others she and her family had to leave early. Although Ralph was a contender the trivia ended with a tie between Kelly and Andre who was visiting from Brisbane. Leonard asked the tie breaker which saw Andre win the Appleton Estate mug. If you attended then have a look at the photos below and you may see yourself. If you did not attend, then there is next year. We wish to acknowledge and thank Campari for sponsoring the Appleton Estate cocktails and the mug. Never heard of Appleton Estate rum? Read about this Jamaican icon. For the friendly atmosphere and wonderful food we thank Rosie Campbell’s. Never heard of Rosie Campbell’s, have a look at their drink and menu option at: http://rosiecampbells.com/ then pay them a visit.