A fellow in May Pen, Clarendon, who got a lot of stares. - Nathaniel Stewart/Freelance Photographer

I heard that there were women wearing next to nothing and swinging their hips and other things to the sound of popular music. I was also reliably informed that there was alcohol involved, so I assumed that the gyrations would have been taking place with some degree of reckless abandon. So, with great alacrity and with some degree of excitement, I headed out to witness first hand, the carnival - like atmosphere that is created when it's Nomination Day in Kingston, Jamaica.

Nomination day mark

Now as history tells it, Nomination Day may very well mark the beginning of a period of increased political tension and criminality, but on many streets in the capital city it was like a giant party had been kicked off with music, food, drinking and dancing women in quantities that would satisfy even the most discerning connoisseurs.

But even though I was only able to witness first hand the political partying that was taking place in Kingston, people from all over the country got in on the act. Here's a look at some of the scenes you may have missed.

Left: They were dancing in the streets of Kingston even when there was no music. It didn't seem to matter much. - Rudolph Brown/Chief Photographer

Even tourists on their way to visit Bob Marley's resting place got in on Nomination Day activities in St. Ann. - Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer

This People's National Party supporterstood out after venturing into a sea of green. He was met with kindness. - Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer

There were many scenes like this across the country when the supporters of opposing political parties came together to enjoy the day. - Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer