Jamaica is the land of fun and sun. Well known for its flavorful and varied cuisine, reggae music, and cream-colored beaches, it is no wonder that Jamaica is a popular tourist destination. However, Jamaicans do things a little differently than we do here in the States. Here is what you need to know before you head off on your Jamaican vacation. Haggling is Expected In the U.S., we expect to pay the price listed for an item. In Jamaica, however, this is not the case. Jamaicans love to haggle.…
the most popular sprinting coach in the world. He currently is the coach of the two fastest Jamaicans in the world; Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. Both Blake and Bolt rave about coach mills, calling him their “father figure, a friend and a mentor”. Jamaica has totalled more than 100 world and Olympic sprinting medals under his stewardship. Seventy-one medals at the IAAF World Championships and thirty-three at Olympic competitions a tally that continues to rise. Nineteen of these have come from one…
Symbols in UAE folklore The palm tree (nakhlah), coffee pot (dallah), and censer (mubkhar or midkhan), camel (jamal), talli, and houses (tents), are key symbols of the traditional life unique to the emirates society that proves its ability to withstand rapid changes. First, the Palm tree (nakhlah) is an important part of survival in UAE, the oldest seed found on Delma Island back to 5100 BC. There are 44 million tree in UAE, of which 8.5 million only in Al Ain City. Palm tree…
The only reference to the multi-ethnic minorities in the United Kingdom is actually the Empire Windrush, which was briefly mentioned. Along with the section regarding the industrial era, one could see migrants arriving with their suitcases. They in fact represented the first migrants coming to London from the Caribbean after the Second World War. However, in Silk’s work, the Empire Windrush is considered a “past ‘problem’ given closure.” 1.4.7. The Celebration of the Masses Instead of the…
Cuba is one of the most exotic destinations. It is maybe unsafe for some people due to the Political issues and situation. But this island offers a lot, it welcomes more and more tourists throughout the year all eager to enjoy its colonial architecture, beaches, and distinctive tropical atmosphere. But because of its tropical weather and location, you should know the best time to visit Cuba as well as you should know what to pack so that you should not miss anything. While planning a trip you…
While the West Indies continued to grow, the need for more labor increased. Importation of slaves continued until “Barbados had become the first English colony with a black and enslaved majority,” and in Jamaica, “By 1700 the free white population had fallen to 15,000 while the number of enslaved blacks had grown to 50,000.” Taylor shows that both Islands used large quantities of slaves to manipulate more labor. Just like the West Indies, the Carolinas…
How to forget the reggae, a musical genre in English language practiced in Jamaica, characterized by the use of an acoustic guitar and in which the singer usually tends to have braids in her hair. Due to their large acceptance by the black population, this genre expands throughout America. Arriving in Panama due to the construction of the Panama Canal, people take it as their own genre and ends up calling it the “reggae in Spanish” or better known as "Plena". But what is special about this genre…
by Chris Garcia, and its music video is an interesting piece because it demonstrates an integration of cultures. When I first saw the name of the artist, Chris Garcia, I thought that he would be a person of Hispanic or Spanish descent. Later, as I watched the video, I realized that Chris Garcia was actually an Indian man. I also found it unusual that an Indian man was displaying his Hindi culture but was singing and gyrating to a Soca song. Soca music, also known as the soul of calypso, is a…
If I had a round trip ticket to travel anywhere in the world. Where would it be? What would I do? What would happen when I get there? I might just go to a city below sea level. Why on earth would anyone want to go to a city below any type of bodies of water? It’s still a mystery for me. However, Dominican Republic is below sea level and that is where I would like to visit one day. It seems as if there is so much to do there. Dominican Republic is well known for its beautiful beaches. Also, one…
much deeper meaning. Like the graying of hair, the “pretty tummy” can be covered up; but given where we've come from, it is a sign of maturity and progress, traits the women in my family regard with pride. Born in the rural parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica, my grandmother and her many siblings grew up in conditions that most Americans (myself included)…