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Jamaican Culture

let us show you what makes Jamaica unique

Immerse yourself in the culture of Jamaica through our music, art, dance, entertainment, and history, and you’ll understand the feeling of community. Come see just why reggae music moves the soul and discover the inspiration behind our artists famous works. Have lunch in a Maroon community or even hear the story of Rastafari at a riverside Rasta village. These are the experiences that transform your trip from a vacation to an unforgettable memory.

Music

Music is the heartbeat of Jamaica. Discover our trademark reggae, jam to the island beat or just let loose to your own rhythm.
Art

Like everything else about us, we have our own unique art styles. Our rich history and influences have blended together to inspire remarkable visual art that is among the best the Caribbean has to offer.
History

We’ve taken a special journey to become the island that we are today. Jamaica’s story is one of resilience and diversity, dotted by world changers and iconic global figures.
Dance

We move to the rhythm of the island at an ever-changing tempo. Come learn our current dance moves and discover the history of our traditional folk dances.
Patois

Meet us at the corner shop on a Sunday evening and you’ll hear lavish stories of years gone by, spoken in the rhythmic sing-song of our native tongue, patois.
Faith

Jamaica is host to a kaleidoscope of religious expressions highly influenced by our immigrant heritage. Though more than 60% of the island’s population subscribes to Christianity, our heterogeneous background has also meant the coexistence of other religions including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism,...

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