Sunday

Jamaican memoir


Here is a video that was sent to me, and I thought it only fitting to post it here. Also went to the DutchPot restaurant took some pictures of some memoirs they had on display; these are below.

If you have any memoirs that were not reflected here don't hesitate to post a link below.







Here is another tribute to Jamaica land we love.



Many are the tributes to Jamaica. Big up land we love.


We made it


Saturday

Jamaican Religion


Contrary to what many may think, Rastafarianism is not the official religion of the Island. It may have been the religion that made the Island famous, i.e. because this was the religion of the late Bob Marley as he traveled the world; however, the is not the religion of Jamaica.

Bob may very well be responsible for reggae music becoming the island's iconic sound.
Nevertheless, the island is actually pre-dominantly Christian. There is a multiplicity of denominations but all are generally Christian. 

Here are there you might find a Muslim or two, and in recent times other religions have been infiltrating the Jamaican culture.

Since Jamaica also has a rich Chinese heritage, it would be amiss of me not to mention that there are a number of Buddhists on the island.

Do you agree with my evaluation of religion on the island? If not, leave a comment below.








Jamaican Pet/Nick names

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