5/24/2023 0 Comments You dunno jamaican![]() Suggested Read: Photo Diary- The Best of Mexico’s Travel, Culture & People I’ve visited countries like Mexico, Canada and a few Caribbean islands to name a few. My first time aboard a plane was actually before the age of 1 and I’ve been travelling ever since. She focuses on teaching other Jamaicans how to enjoy unrestricted travel with a Jamaican passport.īefore moving to Switzerland, I too did my fair share of travelling. However, an absolute favorite happens to be a jetsetter named Shea who runs her own travel blog, The World Up Closer. ![]() ![]() In fact, I have a few favorite Jamaican travel influencers who I look up to for all their global footprints. So the answer to this question is a definite, yes. However, while the typical Jamaican has a well greased waistline, I’d still say…Ĭase in point, yours truly □ I probably dance just as well as these folks below…Īlthough as Jamaicans we do face many travel restrictions because of our passports, there are many who globe trot just as frequently as any other person from a western country. I’d even say that many believe ALL black persons have great rhythm. Yes, Jamaicans are known for their *cough* flexible dancing skills. This question makes me feel the most awkward whenever I’m asked. So much, in fact, that they no longer represent just believers of the Rastafari faith, but it’s also worn as a regular hairstyle (we call them fashion rastas- so yes, I’m a fashion rasta). It was difficult for anyone with locs to find jobs because of this stereotype.įortunately, the view on locs has positively shifted in the eyes of many Jamaicans (thanks Bob). They were seen by the average Jamaican at the time (and still some to this day) as dirty and unkempt. However, in the early days of this religion, there was immense backlash from the general Jamaican populace for the people who practiced it. Rooted in the Rastafarian religion, locs are worn as a symbol of their beliefs. In fact, it wasn’t until recently that the larger part of the Jamaican society began accepting this hairstyle. Now, based on the popularity of reggae music & its culture, I understand why this question is a frequent one.Īlthough I do personally sport this trademark “Jamaican hairstyle”, not everyone in Jamaica wears dreadlocks (locs). Does Everyone Have Dreadlocks in Jamaica? It just simply depends on the Jamaican’s personal musical preference. Younger Jamaicans particularly love the genre and it arguably gets more airtime on the radio stations and in the clubs than reggae.īut don’t get me wrong, the reggae scene is very much alive & thumping. Dancehall, another Jamaican music genre, is also quite popular on the island. The truth is, while reggae IS a significant genre in Jamaica it’s not the ONLY type of music Jamaicans enjoy. As history would have it, the most popular reggae influencer, Bob Marley, who brought reggae to the world stage was in fact a Rastafarian.Ĭhronixx at the Wickie Wackie Festival 2015© 2017 Toni-Ann Owens The connection between marijuana and Rastafari is compounded when we add reggae music to the mix. In the religion marijuana plays a significant role in helping with meditation. The use of cannabis (weed) in Jamaica is strongly linked to the portion of the society that practices the religion known as, Rastafari. While I do understand that due to the popularity of Jamaica’s reggae music & its relevant culture, I have to say… Seriously, this is the most commonly asked question I get as a Jamaican abroad. If I had a dollar for each time someone has asked me this question I’d be a millionai… How We Can Challenge Jamaican Stereotypes.Does Everyone Have Dreadlocks in Jamaica?.
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