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Mento in Jamaica

5 November 2017 About Jamaica

Mento is a 19th century musical form that has its roots in both Europe and Africa. The mento is a

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Maypole: Jamaica Traditional Dance

5 November 2017 About Jamaica

History of Maypole Maypole dancing was a feature of outdoor social festivities of old England and old Jamaica. A long ‘Ribbon

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John Canoe (Jonkonnu/Junkanoo): The Whole Story

3 November 2017 About Jamaica

John Canoe is mainly a Jamaican traditional band of masqueraders who appear in towns or villages during the Christmas season.

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Culture 

Jazz Music in Jamaica

2 November 2017 About Jamaica

Jazz in Jamaica is a tradition that was picked up and carried on by leading orchestras on the island during the 1940s.

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Culture 

Jamaican Riddles

15 September 201731 October 2017 About Jamaica

Jamaican rid­dles, like the proverbs, shows much of Jamaica’s his­tory and the char­ac­ter­is­tics of the Jamaican peo­ple. Rid­dles are guess­ing games in which

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Jamaican Christmas Ham Recipe: Quick and Easy

9 August 201731 October 2017 About Jamaica

Level: Easy Cooking Time: 25 minutes per 500 grams Ingredients 1 ham (4-6 pounds) 24 cloves 1 can pineapple slices

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Jamaican People

27 June 201731 October 2017 About Jamaica

Historically, Jamaica is known to to be the homeland of people from all walks of life. With a population of

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Jamaica Newspapers

13 June 201731 October 2017 About Jamaica

Jamaica is a country with a rich colorful vibrancy and culture. This is reflected in the daily newspapers since there is

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Culture Visits 

Jamaican parishes: A complete guide

21 November 201631 October 2017 About Jamaica

St. James Guide Trelawny Guide Hanover Guide Westmoreland Guide St. Elizabeth Guide Manchester Guide Clarendon Guide St. Catherine Guide St.

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Culture 

Girl By Jamaica Kincaid Full Text & Summary: Get the Facts!

15 November 201631 October 2017 About Jamaica

Jamaica Kincaid has written some of the most popular and interesting short stories. Get Full Text, Introduction, and Summary of

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Nature Visits 

Jamaican Natural Attractions A-Z

5 November 2017 About Jamaica Comments Off on Jamaican Natural Attractions A-Z

Alligator Hole/Canoe Valley (South Coast) Alligator Hole, a misnomer for a small river with fascinating inhabitants, is found within the Canoe Valley

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Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica/Sky Explorer: Mystic Mountain

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Mountain to Sea Bike Adventures

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Settling 

Money in Jamaica

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