Culture of Jamaica

Reading Garvey’s Ghost opened my heart to the importance of history, origin and culture. Garvey’s Ghost is a well written novel by Geoffrey Philp. Geoffrey was born in Jamaica and currently resides in Miami, Florida. In the novel, Geoffrey introduces the reader to a young Jamaican mother named Kathryn, who lives in Miami, Florida with her daughter, Jasmine. As the reader continues to emerge themselves in the book, they’ll soon realize how conflicted the characters are. Jasmine goes missing and…

Jamaica is a Caribbean island nation, full of mountains, rainforests and reef lined beaches. Many of its resorts are clustered in vibrant Montego Bay, with its British colonial architecture, and Negril, renowned for diving and snorkeling. Jamaica is famed as the birthplace of reggae and its capital Kingston is home to the Bob Marley Museum, dedicated to the city’s most famous son. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean. Approximately 4,213 square miles. 146 miles from east to west…

considered one of the most influential musicians of all time and credited with popularizing reggae music around the world, serving as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. Hearing and learning about him was how I first became acquainted with the sound of Jamaican music. Having a cousin who is half Jamaican, I found myself somewhat submerged in the culture. His father would listen to Jamaican music and speak fluent creole around us. He even sang lullabies in that language to my cousin so…

the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” In the context of his ideology, he implies that culture is the basis of understanding how an individual identifies oneself. Learning your own history can allow one to understand their upbringing, their beliefs and their traditions. Culture is a factor that diversifies the world and engenders social groups with similar beliefs. Matsumoto and Juang note that “culture is defined as a shared way of life that allow…

Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antillies, located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometers (90 miles) south of Cuba and 191 kilometers (119 miles) west of the island of Hispaniola, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located. Jamaica is located between the latitudes of 17° and 19°N and longitudes 76° and 79°W. The major cities in Jamaica include the capital Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Negril, and Montego Bay. Jamaica is…

America but my entire family is Jamaican. Jamaica, also known as the land of wood and water, is a very small island in the West Indies, which is surrounded by Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. As stated in this article “ Whether they are the descendants of the colonists or recent immigrants from the Middle East, people of all nationalities live and work together in Jamaica. Cultures have been mingling on Jamaica's shores for hundreds of years.“ Jamaica is not just made up blacks it…

Jamaica: What’s on When January Accompong Maroon Festival This festival is held in Accompong, a historic Maroon village in St. Elizabeth. The celebration takes place on the birthday of Maroon hero, Captain Cudjoe, and commemorate the signing of a peace treaty between the Maroons and the British Empire in 1739. The festival includes a parade, Maroon ceremonies and feasts, as well as traditional singing, dancing, drumming and story-telling. February Bob Marley Week This annual festival is held…

getaway setting, your best recommendations would be Jamaica or the Bahamas. Each of these islands provides remarkable sceneries, a cool, relaxing atmosphere and the tropical sunshine. Both Jamaica and the Bahamas are what vacation destinations are made of. In this regard here are some points to assist you in making your pick. On arrival, you may want to grab a drink doing a little sightseeing as the breathtaking views may never end. Both Jamaica and the Bahamas offer beautiful natural sceneries…

Jamaica The island country of Jamaica is a true Caribbean paradise, complete with miles of beaches, incredible water views, cliffs and mountains, waterfalls, and all the sunshine you could ask for. You can't help but feel relaxed as you enjoy the breathtaking views. The country's tropical ecosystem fosters towering, leafy palm trees, vibrant flowers, and a variety of interesting birds and mammals. Underwater, snorkelers and scuba divers will meet colorful fish and dolphins and glimpse the…

alone, produces a feeling of peace and support in contrary to if the song was written to be a rock or pop song. “Reggae music is created with incredible amounts of soul and pride. It is more than just music, it is a way of life for those who live in Jamaica and many others around the world.” Reggae artists are incredibly passionate about the songs they write which allows listeners and supporters to feel the same passion of the songs and to focus more on the meaning and purpose that the song is…