The Jamaican Culture is one that is rich and its people are very friendly.We have beautiful weather, sumptuous tasting food and our music is excellent!
Obtaining Self Government resulted in the Modern Jamaica and also gave rise to Jamaicans paying closer attention to their cultural heritage.
In 1879, The Institute of Jamaica, was established. It encompasses:
- The National Gallery of Jamaica (consisting of the national art collection).
- The African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica.
- The National Library of Jamaica (consisting of one of the largest collections of West Indian collectibles in the world!).
- The Youth cultural program.
- A number of museums.
The Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts is the responsiblity of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture. This college consists of the Jamaica Schools of Art, Music, Dance and Drama and is the only such college known throughout the English speaking Caribbean.
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission is responsible for all of the cultural activities throughout Jamaica. These activities include training, art competition and exhibitions and lead up to the annual Independence Celebrations.
Folk songs and dance are mostly performed during Jamaica's Independence Celebrations. Their songs, folklore (stories), dances, beliefs, religion, native food and their use of local herbs and 'bush' medicine conveys what the Jamaican Culture is all about.
Many of our Jamaican artists are internationally known. Some of them are the late Edna Manley, wife of one of our National Heroes, the Hon. Norman Washington Manley. She was also the mother of the late Michael Manley, one of the former Prime Ministers in the People's National Party (PNP) Government.
Other very well known artists are Cecil Baugh and Basil Watson. Basil Watson is known for his murals and portraits while Cecil Baugh is known for his work with ceramics and pottery.
7 comments:
l like this culture alot mostley b/c of the language its amazing i think and the dances and food they really like JERK i am makeing some of that for my school its fun learning about this culture b/c its different from the rest
Yea, the Jamaican culture is the bomb!(No pun intended..lol) I am a Jamaican and trust me my parents made no mistake when they had me here in Jamaica...lol...I have been to many other countries in the world and I can't imagine living in any other country. Everyone from near and far come on down (or up...lol) to Jamaica and enjoy all that we have to offer; food,sunshine and climate,beaches,music,dance...just the whole culture... trust me you won't regret it... Peace Out...Mellissa from Hanover say so...
Jamaica to di flippin world !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE Jamaicans!!! When I get Older I Want To Move To Jamaica. I Want To Learn Their Dances, Language, Music, Everything!!! It Seems Like It Would Be A Very Intersting Experience!!! Oh Yeah Jamaican Guys Are Hot!!! Their Long Dreads And Toned Bodies Is An +A!!! Kimpa D. Gilmore
i love jamaica and no doubt about it im glad to be jamaican yahhhh otavia from camperdown seh dat
i love jamaica vibes food music dance to di werl
i love jamaica and no doubt about it im glad to be jamaican yahhhh otavia from camperdown seh dat
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