Traditions

Jamaica is a island with different traditional than other islands in the Caribbean. They have many things that only they do, some are similar like carnivals. Then there are very different things like Grand Market and  Nine-Nights and other things that I'm not going to be taking about in my blog today .

Grand Market 

Grand Market is a tradition in Jamaica, it provides a great holiday place for children and parents. It talks place on Christmas Eve, it features food , toy sales , craft , gift items ,street dancing and music. The largest Grand Market takes place in Kingston. Grand Market is held all over the island in different areas. 

I have only been to Grand Market once. It's not very fun, there isn't much to do but walk and eat food. It's very  crowded but I guess why people enjoy it so much is because it's there tradition and what everyone looks toward like The Taste Of The Danforth.

Nine-Nights 

 Nine-nights is a funerary tradition in the Caribbean primarily in Jamaica with roots of African traditions. During this time both family and friends come to the home of the person that is deceased. In the old days these nights were calm and revered for the most part, now a days these gatherings have changed more into parties than its old traditional ways. During the ninth day before the church service ..."it is believed that spirt of the  deceased passes though the party gathering food and saying goodbye before continuing on its resting place". Stories are shared about dead person along with prayers.

I have only been to 3 times it just like what I said in the description. But its more non-traditional. If you're ever in Jamaica you probably not know what you are at if someone doesn't explain it to you. I didn't know what I was at the first time.

Carnival

The festival began in 1990's, it was inspired by the experience that Lee a creator had in the Trinidad Carnival. this festival lasts for a week they have parades, street dances and colourful floats. on the last day people dress up and go to downtown Jamaica national stadium.

I haven't been to carnival in Jamaica but it seems very fun and maybe a good experience for both my family and I.

Junkonoo/John canoe

Jamaicans celebrate this during the Christmas season. Both men and woman dress up in scary costumes and parade in the street. This festival represents the slaves freedom, it isn't popular in cities. its popular in rural Jamaica.


I haven't been to this festival anytime while I was ever in Jamaica. I guess that's because when I go to Jamaica im in cites during the time that im there. I think the next time that im in Jamaica during the Christmas going to ask my parents if they could take there to experience it.





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sports

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Jamaican foods

 

Jamaica inn restaurant

Jamaica inn restaurant overlooks the Caribbean sea. Breakfast is severed at 7:30-10:30am. lunch starts at 1-2pm and dinners at 7:30-9:30pm. During both breakfast and lunch you'll be able to enjoy some your American meals and on Mondays, Wednesday , Fridays and Sundays you can enjoy some Jamaican meals.



personally I haven't been to this restaurant but reading about it seems like fun to view and go to but if you're looking for a way to enjoy all the good foods Jamaica has its not the right choice. 

Holiday celebrations

majority of Jamaicans are Christian. A Traditional  Jamaican  meal would be jerked chicken or curried chicken or goat with gungo peas. The drink that goes with this traditional drink would be sorrel. As a desert you would have Jamaican black cake.

I've had all of these meals and traditional things, its very good. I think if you ever get a chance to try any of these you should take it.

Breakfast

One popular breakfast is ackee and selfish served with callaloo boiled green bananas. Other popular breakfasts are cornmeal, paintain and porridge.

Some of these breakfasts I haven't tired but the one that I recommend  you try is the ackee and salt fish.

 

 

Roadside Vendors

roadside vendors are popular. In Jamaica for food on the go. this this type of thing is typical for lunch. vendors usually include fish tea, pepperpot soup and butter roast yams with saltfish  just naming a few. Bun and cheese is very easy buy at a shop but its also a popular lunch.

 

 

personally I love roadside vendors because its very good food. usually fresh,its very easy to get. the lines are not long and its all through out the day.

 

 

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Fun destination

 


  Jamaica has many destinations for both locals and tourist to enjoy all year around. Some these fun places include national dance theatre, Bob Marley museum, Y.S river and Reggae beach.





National dance theatre company


(NDTC) was built on the sprits of an independent nation, it was a group of dancers who believed in future. They used NDTC as way of developing and showing off Jamaican culture. This company is therefore a symbol of peoples quest self identity having self excellence shows them being able to self government.

(NDTC) was built on the sprits of an independent nation, it was a group of dancers who believed in future. They used NDTC as way of developing and showing off Jamaican culture. This company is therefore a symbol of peoples quest self identity having self excellence shows them being able to self government.

 

Bob Marley Museum

This museum was the home of Bod Marley until he died in 1981. It was made into a museum six years after he died by his wife. It displays his personal things, the museum includes a 80 seat theatre , a photographic galley and  a gift shop

 

 

 

Y.S River

 

Y.S opened in 1993. It is a natural based attraction. There are many opportunity's to experience the beauty of each of the 7 waterfalls surrounded gardens and trees. Most of the exciting waterfalls lead into natural pools of water.

Reggae beach

Reggae beach is located in Ocho Rios, it offers the culture experience on the island. This experience includes reggae drummers , singers and acrobat arts.

Overall I the place that sounds most exciting to visit is Y.S river. I'd love to go sometime in my life .

sports

Jamaica's main sports are football also know as soccer in Canada. others sports are Cricket, Track&Field,Netball and Rugby

Football

Football is popular in Jamaica, it was introduced to the Jamaicans by the British. Football was said to have been introduced burring the end of the 19th century. Jamaica made its first team in 1893,during this time it was in competition with cricket. 

I think football is a better sport and more well known sport then cricket. its played by almost everyone in Jamaica. every time i was in Jamaica they had something called ball ground where you go to watch, play soccer games on Sunday.

Cricket 

cricket isn't just popular in Jamaica, its popular all over the Caribbean. Jamaica's home to one of the biggest and most famous cricket stadiums. many of the players in the west indies are not from Jamaica.George Headley was the legendary cricket player in the 1930's . 

 I've only played cricket once in Jamaica it isn't very fun and its a very confusing game without being on a field. I don't like it.  

Rugby 

Rugby is divided  into two. the first one is Rugby union and second one is Rugby langue. each of them are recognized as a independent  sport. The national team has a ranking of 84th from the international rugby board. the Jamaican team hasn't yet qualified for a Rugby cup. Jamaica played a game against Canada and beat them. currently they are ranked 25th worldwide. locally Rugby was gained much attention since its founding. They now have 11 clubs. 

Before i started this research i didn't know that rugby was played in Jamaica.

Track & Field

"Jamaica has a power house when it comes to athletics" 

Usain Bolt

Usain Boil is currently the record holder for both the 100m and 200m events, he's one of the most recognized world athletes in the world. Bolt may face competition in the events. he'll be sure to try his hardest to keep his tittle as the fastest man in history. 

Yohan Blake

Yohan Blake was said to be the one to beat bolt. Yohan blake stunned the world when he beat Bolt in in the 100m at the Olympic trials. He than did it again when he beat bolt in the 200m, Hes the biggest danger claiming the gold at next years Olympics. Hes someone for everyone to watch.

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