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Excitement at donkey carnival

August 03, 2023
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Fitzroy Richards rides BLAZE AWAY to victory during Tuesday’s staging of the Top Hill Donkey Carnival in St Catherine.
Fitzroy Richards rides BLAZE AWAY to victory during Tuesday’s staging of the Top Hill Donkey Carnival in St Catherine.
The heat was no match for Shane Morgan, who won the hot soup competition.
The heat was no match for Shane Morgan, who won the hot soup competition.
John Dawkins shows the right-hand stick to BLOSSOM, and the donkey responded by putting more distance between it and Shamor Harrison’s CHOP EH LINE.
John Dawkins shows the right-hand stick to BLOSSOM, and the donkey responded by putting more distance between it and Shamor Harrison’s CHOP EH LINE.
Shevaughn Gordon (left) is being assisted by Cleon McKenzie to mount WENDY, while young Carri McCalla sits comfortably in the saddle of her donkey.
Shevaughn Gordon (left) is being assisted by Cleon McKenzie to mount WENDY, while young Carri McCalla sits comfortably in the saddle of her donkey.
These boys matched strides in a soda drinking contest.
These boys matched strides in a soda drinking contest.
Harva Stewart, from Ewarton, St Catherine, sits on the back of PABLO at Tuesday’s staging of the Top Hill Donkey Carnival.
Harva Stewart, from Ewarton, St Catherine, sits on the back of PABLO at Tuesday’s staging of the Top Hill Donkey Carnival.
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The annual Top Hill Donkey Carnival once again lived up to its well-deserved reputation of delivering unparalleled fun and excitement. Participants enthusiastically engaged in various donkey-themed activities, while the crowd revelled in entertaining performances and local cultural showcases.

Since its inception in 1992, the donkey-racing festival has been a magnet, drawing visitors from all corners of the country, and even international travellers seeking the enchanting experience this carnival offers. The joyous atmosphere brings together both locals and tourists, creating a strong sense of community and camaraderie.

Year after year, on Emancipation Day, the narrow roads of Top Hill in St Catherine are jam-packed with people eagerly showing their enthusiastic support for the races. The highlights of this year's carnival were nothing short of spectacular.

Here are the highlights of the event.

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