Questions About Jamaica

What is a "Bloodcloth" and a "Bombocloth"? 
Q: I hear Jamaicans call people "Bloodclot" and "Bumbleclod". It sounds ugly but, I jes wanna kno' if I need to get salty or laugh?

A: Lol! They ...

I want to convert to rastafari 
Question:
How are you? My name is Stephen Thomas and a couple months ago I had some strange experiences and some force in me told me to stop eating ...

Becoming One 
Q: Im a white girl, and I want to become rasta but my friends think I'm stupid, I love the culture, I smoked weed the other day for the first time ever ...

BECOMING RASTA 
Q: I really would love to become one of you people but my problem is where to start from how do I get to discover myself?

A: Look within! Like ...

How To Convert To Rastafari????? 
Q: I'm from Serbia, I;m Orthodox Christian....
I am interested how to convert to Rastafari?
is there any Rasta churches, or temples?
or i need to ...

How do I cook "Turn Cornmeal?" 
Q: I have not had turn cornmeal since I have been in America, 30 yrs. How do I cook it? Thank you.

A: You will need...
blackpepper or skotch bonnet ...

becoming a rasta! wag wan 
Q: I want to become a rastaman, however I am unsure if smoking cannabis would be legal if I was a rasta. One Love!

A: It depends on where you are. In ...

what is expected of a rastafarian woman? 
Q: I am interested in being a rastafarian,and am a woman, what are my requirements? what should I do or not do as a rasta woman? how should I dress what ...

Role of man and woman in Jamaican society 
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Hi There Firstly I would like to say this is a nice way to communicate to other people in other countries. My child needs to do a project as ...

welcome tradition in Jamaica 
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How are tourist welcomed in Jamaica? Are they given flowers?

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When visitors arrive on the island, they are often greeted at ...

"I love you" in J.Patois  Not rated yet
Q: Please, can you tell me how is in J.Patois :"I love you"? Thank you very much? :)

A: You say it like this ..."mi luv you."

How many adults can ride on a raft at martha brae?  Not rated yet
Q: How many adults can ride on a raft at Martha brae?

A: In general, a raft can hold quite a few adults, but in terms of the service offered at ...

rastafarian  Not rated yet
Q: My name is tessa. Do you have to be black to be rasta?

A: No you don't.

How do you make it?  Not rated yet
Q: Hi, I was considering moving to Jamaica after I have saved up some money as I thought it might be cheaper to live there, but what i found out was ...

Top Raggae music maker  Not rated yet
Q: Which raggae artist recorded the most songs?

A: That is tough question. I would say probably Bob Marley. He was around for the longest time ...

Jamaican Drink Called wash?  Not rated yet
Q: I once saw an old Jamaican comedy and a man referred to a drink as a glass of wash (i think). Is there such a drink?

A: Yep!There is such a ...

Dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Are dreadlocks optional or do you absolutely have to have them?

A: To become a rastafarian...yes! One of the first people look for when you ...

Dreadlock-less  Not rated yet
Q: I am wondering if people without dreadlocks. ( but are in the process of growing them ) can become Rastafarian.

...and can white people become ...

Marijuana  Not rated yet
Q: Whats the best weed to ask for in Jamaica?

A: All weed is good

How to   Not rated yet
Q: I am a white Female and I am really inspired by the rastafarian way of life and I would like to know how to "become" a proper rastafarian and where ...

What To Say If someone Ask Me Why I Want To Be A Rastafari  Not rated yet
Q: What should I say to someone if they as me why you want to become a rastafari?

A: Tell them the truth...how you have search yourself, how you ...

School Age  Not rated yet
Q: What age do Jamaican kids start school?

A: They start at 3 years old in basic school.

About My Recedeing Hair  Not rated yet
Question:
I was wondering what chemicals I could use to make the top of my hair grow faster... Like would Rogain work? or do you know any type of special ...

Gift Etiquette  Not rated yet
Q: When giving a gift what kind is common and what etiquette comes with giving the gift?

A: Conner, I am assuming you are talking about giving ...

Is there a drink called mushqush in the west indies?  Not rated yet
Q: Is there a drink called mushqush in the west indies. If so have you got the contents list?

A: Never heard of it.

colors  Not rated yet
Q: What do the rastafarian colors mean?

A: Red - blood of black martyrs that were shed around the world during their struggle for liberation, equal ...

What is in a Smiley Jamaican drink?  Not rated yet
Q: What ingredients are in a Smiley Jamaican drink at the Sandals resorts?

A:
Rum Cream
Coconut Rum
small banana
Coconut Rum
Strawberry daiquiri ...

Say Enjoy?  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say enjoy in Jamaican?

A: You say "enjoy" with a Jamaican accent. Not different from the English version.

Help On My Homework  Not rated yet
Q: I need help.... I've got homework to find out about Jamaican traditions but what part of the site should i look at. Help pleeeeaaaasssssseeeee!

A:...

Dreadlocks  Not rated yet
Q: Is having dreadlocks mandatory?

A: Yes if you are becoming a Rasta.

Jamaican Customs  Not rated yet
Q: What are some of the Jamaican customs?

A: Singing, dancing to, and playing reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock music, talk Patois(patwa), eat ...

When ?  Not rated yet
Q: I am going to become a Rasta man and I was wondering , when is the biblical sabbath?

A: Saturday.

Christmas in Jamaica  Not rated yet
Q: How do Jamaicans celebrate Christmas?
What do they do during Christmas eve?

A: On Christmas day, We have a lot of parties, walk up and down ...

Martha Brae t shirt?  Not rated yet
Q: I recently visited the Martha Brae river, a truly wonderful experience. I love Jamaica. I saw a t-shirt that said 'Rafting on the Martha Brae' and ...

Is weed a tradition?  Not rated yet
Q: Do people smoke weed as a tradition?

A: No, not everyone smoke weed in Jamaica as a traditions. Even though we grow the best weed in the world,...

Cab Fare  Not rated yet
Q: What would be the average cost of a cab from Montego Bay to Negril?

A: If it is not a charter...meaning you are riding that you are riding with ...

Hair  Not rated yet
Q: I am a recently converted to Rastafarian but my school won't allow my long hair I said OK in the rasta way but... will not having long hair and cutting ...

Need Help To Find My Roots Rastafari  Not rated yet
S: I would like to become a rasta

A: All you have to do my friend is follow the rules and go for it.

how do i get a rastafarian license?  Not rated yet
Q: I have been a "rastafarian" for a few years now and I am ready to make the next step. I want to know how to officially become a legal rastafarian ...

Trade Unions  Not rated yet
Q: Who are the past leaders of the trade unions in Jamaica?

A:
- Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) -
Alexander Bustamante

- Jamaica ...

Jamaican Food For A Party  Not rated yet
Q: I'm hosting a surprise birthday party and would like to serve authentic Jamaican food. For starters I plan to serve beef patties,watermelon and fresh ...

Where Can I Find Rastafari Movements ???  Not rated yet
Q: So Where Do I Find Rastafarian People?

A: Rastafarian tend to stick together...wherever you find Jamaican people, you will find rastafarians....

Should Tams Be Worn All The Time In This Reiligon?  Not rated yet
Q: Can you answer me this question...When becoming a rastafarian and growing dreads, do yo need to wear a hat or tam all the time? Is this relgious?...

How To Be In The Rastafarian Movement   Not rated yet
Q: Hi, Do I Have To Be Jamaican To Become In The Rastafarian Movement?

A: No, my friend. You don't have to be. The rastafarian movement is universal....

How To Be In The Rastafarian Movement   Not rated yet
Q: Hi, Do I Have To Be Jamaican To Become In The Rastafarian Movement?

A: No, my friend. You don't have to be. The rastafarian movement is universal....

Port Royal Fame  Not rated yet
Q: Why is Port Royal so famous?

A: It was notorious for its wealth and loose morals in the 17th century. It was a place where just about everyone ...

picture of dreads  Not rated yet
just took a pic of my dreads

Help Thicken My Dreads  Not rated yet
Q: What do you put on the dreads to make them thicker, I was told to use a banana leaf but I don't know where to get the leaf. I have been growing my ...

Question  Not rated yet
Q: Can u practice this in Illinois?

A: I don't understand the question...practice what?

Rastarfarian Church   Not rated yet
Q: Do rastas meet or gather like christians go to church? Are there temples or places that they meet, I would like to become one but I don't know any ...

Teaching Jamaican  Not rated yet
Q: Well I'm part jamaican and I just taught myself how to speak jamaican like 5 or 6 years ago. Is it okay to teach my 2 nephews the language even though ...

Why ?  Not rated yet
Q: Why is it that dancehall musicians don't make an effort to get their music to play in the united states?

A: From my knowledge a lot of them do....

What Does The Book Of Leviticus Say About Diet?  Not rated yet
Q: In the book of Leviticus, what does it say about the dietary law for rasafarians?

A: Leviticus 11 distinguishes between clean and unclean meats ...

Am I Following The Traditions?  Not rated yet
Q: My name is chloe. I am 16 years old and white but I am in love with the traditions of the rastafarian. I have read the background information and ...

Who sing the song "Welcome to Jamaica?"  Not rated yet
Q: Who sing the song welcome to Jamaica?

A: Do you have a reference clip? If I hear it then I can tell you. I have heard several versions of ...

A question  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say hello and good bye and thank you?

A: Hello: "what a gwaan?" or "Whaa you a seh?"

Good Bye: "later" or "little more"

Thank ...

oral tradition  Not rated yet
Q: How has oral tradition contributed to the caribbean?

A: It adds a unique way for caribbean people to communicate.

How Much   Not rated yet
Q: How much is it to delcare a (32'' phillips TV LCD)?

A: I can't give you a specific amount. It really depends on the custom officer. It is highly ...

Attractions  Not rated yet
Q: Can you show me some more attractions? Your ad is too limited, I am sure there are many more interesting places.

A: Okay, I will try to add more ...

How to say...  Not rated yet
Q: How do you say, "Sit back and enjoy," in Jamaican?

A: You can say, " sit bak, relax an enjoy, " in a formal setting.

...or in a non-formal ...

Our Culture and Folkore  Not rated yet
Q: What about our Jamaican culture that includes our dance(the dinki mini, kumina etc) aren't these are also a part of our culture? What about our famous ...

What are the Jamaican Traditions?  Not rated yet
Q: What are the Jamaican traditions?

A: The Jamaican traditions include singing, dancing to, and playing reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock music,...

Love Life  Not rated yet
Q: I'm a rasta welcomed spirit beginning to learn more, I'm also in love with a rasta man and feel that I should wait to commit to being a girlfriend ...

Speaking  Not rated yet
Q: Can you tell me some words in jamaican?

A: Click on the following link to see words words: speaking jamaican . More words will be added in the ...

Voodoo in Jamaica?  Not rated yet
Q: Hello, I am taking a trip to Jamaica for the first time and am staying in Montego Bay in the resort which owns the infamous Rose Hall. I read about ...

I need help  Not rated yet
Q: I live in North London where is there any temple where I can go to learn more? Thanks.

Coleen 'beanie' mantle Bennett

A: Coleen, I don't understand ...

jamaica oral tradition  Not rated yet
Q: How to write a book about 10 of Jamaica's oral tradition?

A: If you want to write a book about Jamaica's oral traditions, you simply pick the traditions ...

Visit to Jamaica and Safety concern  Not rated yet
Question
I have visited Jamaica for the past 3 years at the resorts of Montego Bay and Negril. The latter was in February 2009 and not an all inclusive....

Where is Toots and the Maytals?  Not rated yet
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How can you mention Reggae music with nothing about Toots and the Maytals the biggest selling homegrown artists in Jamaica? I don't believe ...

Visiting Jamaica with US currency verses Jamaican currency.  Not rated yet
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I'll be traveling to Jamaica for the first time within the next couple of months, but I was wondering if it's better to carry U.S. currency ...

Questions about Rastafarians  Not rated yet
Question: can a rastafarian go to any church. do they have to have dreads. do they have to smoke?


Answer: A rastafarian is free to choose what ...