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“Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs”
Thomas Wolfe
Surrounded by an endless expanse of turquoise wonder that stretches towards the gold stitched horizon, is an island of unfathomable beauty and divinity bathed by the warm glow of the brilliant Caribbean Sun, that hangs in the sky like a shining medallion. Jamaica is an island like no other with its rolling forest green hills, laid out like a casually discarded blanket along the backbone of the countryside rising and falling in soft waves.
These hills are the companions of forests all across the island peopled by exquisite flora and fauna who coexist in one accord adding to the delicate equilibrium of forest life judged by a council of tightly knitted trees innumerable in their shapes and sizes. With their canopies pierced by lances of sunlight, ethereal streams of soft sunlight escape from the thick foliage clothed in the green of every palate. The rivers, fed fat by the mountain streams are the homes of tribes of fish and marine life darting peacefully over the moss smattered pebbles strewn across the river bed.
Yes, Jamaica is indeed a most beauteous isle, however, its beauty is not only seen in its picturesque landscape but also in the rich interactive cultures hybridized from the plethora of people that inhabited the island. From this hybridization emanated a world renowned culture uniquely Jamaican that is a kaleidoscope of intresting traditions, bold and intense cusinine, vibrant music and so much more!!
 Unique Flava wid ebbry Addition
With inspiration drawn from the
Jamaican Coat of Arms, this
illustration is a correlated
representation of the multi-
cultural and multi-ethnic melting
pot that our little island truly
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 Til Yuh Belly Full Welcome to the culinary mecca of the Caribbean, where food is not just a source of sustenance but is created to tantalize, rejuvenate and satisfying your most insatiable cravings. There is something for everyone here, as the Jamaican culinary profile is all encompassing catering to the taste of one and all. |
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 Han' Inna Han' Paying tribute to the popular adage "We are all in this together", this hand-print shaped word cloud is the physical embodiment of all the the inclusive elements of Jamaica's rich and diverse culture. In this word cloud you'll find words that have a direct correlation to the word 'culture' and all it encompasses, specifically targeting some areas. |
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 Know Yuh Self In Jamaica, due to the diversity and inclusivity of its culture; the language here is heavily impregnated by a myriad of words and phrases that can be used as substitutes to many Standard English words conveying similar messages and meanings. |
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 The Darker The Berry The old adage is indeed true but don't take my word for it, check out this illustration that perfectly embodies the essence of a popular saying coined during an era when being black was not a symbol of pride and those of race were intreated as lesser citizens. Now several decades and centuries later due to the work of various pro-black advocates the black skin is now becoming a symbol of pride. |
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 Jamaicans: All for One What is a better way to show the solidarity of the island of Jamaica and its hybridized culture brought about by the intermingling of many ethnic groups than with an illustration showcasing our togetherness? Absolutely nothing! |
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