Jamaican Culture
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6th - 8th Grade
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Keisha Amponsah
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Jamaican Culture
The Caribbean island of Jamaica is known for its colorful culture and long list of traditions. From the music that makes the perfect beach playlist, to the food that you will love sampling while you’re there, like jerk chicken and other Caribbean recipes.
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Jamaican Cuisine
The cuisine of Jamaica is now well known throughout the world, and there is a good reason why. It is absolutely delicious! Jamaican cuisine focuses on huge flavors, with plenty of Caribbean spices that really pack a punch. One of the most famous dishes in
Jamaica is jerk chicken, a fiery chicken dish that combines the heat of scotch
bonnet peppers with other spices like thyme, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and
allspice.
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Traditional Jamaican Clothing
When you travel around Jamaica, you might notice people adorned in the bright, bold traditional clothing that the country is known for. Traditional Jamaican clothing is made of calico cloth, with dresses handmade in amazing bright prints that definitely draw the eye. .
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Jamaican People and Culture
Jamaican beliefs include the local practice of burying newborns’ umbilical cords beneath trees.
Night nights -On the ninth night, they sing farewell songs to the deceased person, and rearrange the furnishings.
Marriage Celebrations- the cutting of the cake is an important part, and signifies the closing of the wedding party.
Jamaican Culture
The Caribbean island of Jamaica is known for its colorful culture and long list of traditions. From the music that makes the perfect beach playlist, to the food that you will love sampling while you’re there, like jerk chicken and other Caribbean recipes.
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