Traditions and everyday life in JamaicaFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Jamaica. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
8 keepsakes from Jamaica
My Home town is Montego Bay City, sometimes called the second city, it's a busy little city filled with restaurants, taxis, local vendors, tourists, etc. I remember walking these streets after school; I would have only a few…
Shared by Shanelle Emanuel
At our schools here in Jamaica all students and teachers dress in our Jamaican colours which are black, green and gold(yellow). We also wear our bandana which is our traditional clothing we wear at our cultural activities or…
Shared by Christoinette
We camp in the night and start walking at 2am to the highest point. It is very hard but beautiful as you see the sun rise. Last time I went was 2018 and the environment was so beautiful.
Shared by Kimoya
This takes place in St.James, Jamaica each year. This celebrates some of the top acts in Reggae, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, R&B, soul, Rap, Jazz
Shared by Caribbean_Dreams
Jamaica Independence is an awesome celebration that take place every year on August 6the very nice experience very colorful
Shared by Cecile Smith
Nothing beats going to the river on a hot day to enjoy fresh clean ad clear river water
Shared by Nick876
We love calypso, soca, tribal dances and having fun in the streets.
Shared by KaliQUIN77
Dunn’s River Falls is one of Jamaica’s national treasures.
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