Jamaica Culture and Nightlife
These days, most Jamaicans are native-born, with 97 percent of the population descended from African slaves. However, most of the islanders cannot trace their roots to one ethnic group, but rather have a mixed heritage of African, Caribbean, European, Asian and Middle Eastern ancestry.
As a result of centuries of British rule, the majority of Jamaicans identify as Christian. Religion is a fundamental part of life in Jamaica – so much so that the island has the highest number of churches per capita in the world! Other religions practised include Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Jamaica is also known for its own religion, Rastafarianism – a religious movement that originated in the 1930s. The religion is a mixture
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Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Kingston are great places to try authentic Jamaican food as each of these cities is home to a number of excellent local eateries. Just a few of the most popular restaurants in the country are:
The informal Scotchies – with restaurants in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Kingston – for a delicious barbecue in a tropical garden setting.
The cliff-side Rockhouse Restaurant in Negril for a wide variety of fresh seafood.
The Houseboat Grill in Montego Bay, a quaint double-decker houseboat in a picturesque lagoon.
Murphy's West End Restaurant in Negril, serving spicy jerk chicken and fresh seafood made to order.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Jamaica reflects the country's rich and vibrant culture, and there's plenty to do after-dark in Montego Bay, Kingston and Negril. If you're in Montego Bay, head to the "Hip Strip", an area with over 35 bars and restaurants. One of the most popular Hip Strip locations is Rum Jungle, known for it's theatricality and its selection of over 100 different rums. Also on the Hip Strip is Margueritaville, a favourite among tourists for drinks and good
In this paper I covered the geography, lifestyle history, people, and the society. Many different people transformed the history and the culture they have today. The people in Jamaica live in small communities without very much to live off of. Their climate does not range very much and their seasons depend on rain. Although, there society is poor, the people still find ways to live their lives to the fullest.
In spite of this, the Jamaican government does not have to govern as many people as the United States’ government is obliged to. The entire country of Jamaica has an area merely of about 4,244 square miles and a population of approximately 2,825,928, wit...
The Caribbean is comprised of a group of island. Jamaica is one of the greatest Antilles. It has a tropical climate. Each country has its own culture, Jamaicans is not an exemption, and they have an assorted and distinctive one. “Their culture is a complex mixture of African, Arabic, European, East Indian, and Chinese roots combining together to create a rich, dynamic heritage” (Gall, 2009).
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Jamaica is a small island but it is very beautiful. Jamaica is located approximately 480 miles south of Florida Coast, the caribbean island. Jamaica is slightly smaller
The country of Jamaica is a West Indian island located near the center of the Caribbean Sea. It is among the group of islands that comprises the Greater Antilles and is the largest of the English-speaking islands in the region. Jamaica has an area of 4,411 square miles and is 146 miles long. It is divided into
The mind-blowing range of soft sandy beaches, delightful landscapes, exceptional shoreline and remarkable hospitality on Caribbean Sea, Barbados is eminent for a pleasure of beach holidays in Caribbean region and quite a favourite escape for travellers from UK and other parts of Europe. The extraordinary beach extravaganza and beyond belief range of sightseeing along with kind locals and lively lifestyle makes this breathtaking island more amusing and enjoyable on Caribbean holidays.
Religion is one the most important aspects defining culture. There is no one dominant faith on the island of Trinidad. According to a statistic in 1990, approximately 31 percent are Catholic (including 11 percent Anglican, 7 percent Pentecostal, 4 percent Seventh-Day Adventist, 3 percent Presbyterian/Congregational, and 3 percent Baptist), 29 percent of the population are practicing or technically Roman Catholic, 24 percent are Hindu, and 6 percent are Muslim [www.state.gov.htm]. Also a small number of people practice traditional native religions and or African religions as well. Often these last two are practiced along with any of the other faiths. Although it may be a small number of individuals who practice native and or African religions, certain aspects or celebrations from these religions are integral to the overall culture of Trinidad. Voodoo is one example of a West African religion that has been carried over to the island on the slave ships of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Orisha is a specific spirit or belief in Voodoo that is one of the more commonly practiced on Trinidad...
Jamaica is one of the three islands in the Northern Caribbean forming the Greater Antilles. It's the largest English-speaking country in the Caribbean Sea, and stretches 146 miles from east to west. The country's name is derived from an Aarawak word “Xaymaca", meaning "land of wood and water". Jamaica has one of the richest and most varied landscapes in the region. The center of the island is mostly mountainous and heavily wooded, spotted occasionally with small mining towns and villages, while the land is low along the coast, providing for some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Jamaica has been a land exploited and oppressed by white nations for much of its history. First colonized by the Spanish and then the British, it seems hard to imagine a time when it was just the native people living in peace and harmony with the land. Many years after the white man first jammed himself onto the beaches of Jamaica, reggae music was born. A continuing tradition, this easy-to-groove-to music style originated as a voice against this oppression; it was the peaceful islanders way of finally communicating their plighted history to all who would listen, or all who could appreciate a good beat. Much of this oppression came in the time of slavery; a period of nearly two hundred years where those of a dark skin were considered property of the light skinned ones, inferior in all ways. Most of their labor was on sugar plantations, an export that Jamaica was supplying much of the world with. Later in their history, it would be bananas that the British would learn to exploit.
Golden beaches, majestic mountains, cascades, roaring rivers and mineral springs are just a few of what the island has to offer. All over the island you can find main tourist hubs which are equipped with large resorts, luxury villas, five-star hotels and modern guesthouses. One of the most famous natural attraction in Jamaica is Dunns River Falls. This attraction is located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, which encompasses of a 180m mountain waterfall with lagoon pools surrounded by trees which then runs off in the ocean. Also in the town of Ocho Rios, one can find one of the most exciting attraction that is name Blue Hole because of it's depth and color of the water it holds within. At this attraction visitors can explore the falls and do cliff diving into the Hole. Blue Hole has been gaining popularity but still is one of Jamaica’s hidden treasures. Another attraction, which is located in Montego Bay, is Zipline Adventure Tours. This attraction will suit the outdoor enthusiast and adventurers. From kayaking to zip-lining, tour guides take guests on a breath-taking experience for a little adrenalin rushed adventure. The exuberant nightlife is by far the best attraction the island has to offer. No matter what day of the week it is visitors can find a wide range of nightly events, where they can join a lively atmosphere and enjoy themselves to the
Let’s begin with the location of Barbados. Barbados is an Island of a cluster of Caribbean Islands. Its location is on the boundary of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, in a somewhat strange location, if you may. The Island is 166 square miles and is located 13 degrees North, 59 degrees West, leaving it at around 270 miles north-east of Venezuela. Closest to the Island are the nations Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Barbados is generally a flat island, with a central highland; the highest point being Mount Hillaby which stands at 336 meters tall. Barbados is also known as “Little England” by the British. Barbados was named by Pedro A. Campos, a Portuguese explorer, who originally named the Island “Os Barbados’ (The Bearded Ones) because he believed that the islands fig trees looked like beards due to their drooping aerial roots. The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
As the Hispanic Caribbean has evolved it has managed to grow and thrive beyond belief, whether one is discussing art, music or just the culture alone the Hispanic Caribbean is truly reaping the benefits of allowing themselves to be influenced by many other cultures. While the Hispanic Caribbean is thriving they are still facing the many new found struggles that come along with the territory of becoming more affluent as well as more accepting to other cultures and their beliefs. Often with the growth of large proportions comes many problems, problems also can come about when incorporating of different cultures as a whole as well as just bringing in their beliefs and mannerisms. None the less it can be argued that the struggles being faced in
Both cultures have different ways of greeting people. In India, we greet people, guests, strangers and friends by folding our hands together when you are praying or greeting with saying “Namaste.” You can also say, hello, good morning or evening. Indians speak the language Hindu. In Jamaica, it’s a normal 'how are you' or 'hey how's it going!' The only difference is the language; Patois is the national language, but they also speak Spanish, Lebanese, French, Chinese and Dutch, since Jamaicans are multi ethnic. Jamaicans greet each other by saying, “Yow Wah gwaan” which means hello in Patois. Jamaicans also greet each other with a handshake, eye contact, and a smile. Men greet each other in hugs and women are very open; women in Jamaica often hug and kiss their friends on the cheek.
Jamaica, meaning “Land of Wood and Water” is the third largest island with 10,991 square kilometers located in the Caribbean south of Cuba and west of Haiti. It has many rivers and beaches. Mountains are also a major portion of Jamaica’s landscape. The Population of Jamaica is 2.7 million in 2010 (PAHO, 2012). Jamaica’s climate is tropical with temperatures of 72 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit (CON, 2013). Tainos, also referred to as Arawaks are the first people known to settle in Jamaica. Ethnicity of Jamaica is very diverse. Beliefs and customs in Jamaica are also very diverse with the majority of the population coming from many different countries bringing beliefs, and customs with them. The main Language is English. Government in Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy and is considered an upper middle-income country with a population of 2,769 (WHO, 2014). The health system in Jamaica is overseen by the Ministry of Health, a branch of the Jamaican government. Jamaica has made major strides in improving their economic and health in a relatively short period of time since only becoming an independent country in the year 1962.