About Sugar: The Bittersweet Taste- Past and Present
The virtual exhibit, Sugar: The Bittersweet Taste- Past and Present is a simulated journey that encapsulates the Jamaican sugar industry of the 17th and 18th century and its effects on modern day Jamaica. It is intended for the audience to learn about the life of the enslaved peoples on the sugar plantation from their perspective. The exhibit also explores the tools that would have been used in the sugar manufacturing process and the trade route that was used to bring the sugarcane crop to the island.
Also, the exhibit aims to highlight the nutritional components associated with the crop and how it is incorporated in the human diet. The exhibit is meticulously divided into sections that metaphorically encompasses the life cycle of the sugarcane crop, segmented thematically throughout the tour. For instance the cultivation is represented by the Passage to the Island. The exhibit is a solid blend of historical research and multimedia presentations and elements that offers insight into one of Jamaica’s most brutal, complex and influential industries.
The National Museum Jamaica extends heartfelt gratitude to the team at the Appleton Estate for their invaluable support in facilitating field research and providing access to historical artefacts that proved to be instrumental throughout the space. Their collaboration has aided in bringing this exploration of Jamaica’s sugar industry to fruition.
About Sugar: The Bittersweet Taste- Past and Present
The virtual exhibit, Sugar: The Bittersweet Taste- Past and Present is a simulated journey that encapsulates the Jamaican sugar industry of the 17th and 18th century and its effects on modern day Jamaica. It is intended for the audience to learn about the life of the enslaved people on the sugar plantation from their perspective. The exhibit also explores the tools that would have been used in the sugar manufacturing process and the trade route that was used to bring the sugarcane crop to the island.
Also, the exhibit aims to highlight the nutritional components associated with the crop and how it is incorporated in the human diet. The exhibit is meticulously divided into sections that metaphorically encompasses the life cycle of the sugarcane crop, segmented thematically throughout the tour. For instance the cultivation is represented by the Passage to the Island. The exhibit is a solid blend of historical research and multimedia presentations and elements that offers insight into one of Jamaica’s most brutal, complex and influential industries.
The National Museum Jamaica extends heartfelt gratitude to the team at the Appleton Estate for their invaluable support in facilitating field research and providing access to historical artefacts that proved to be instrumental throughout the space. Their collaboration has aided in bringing this exploration of Jamaica’s sugar industry to fruition.