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| A Woman's Directory For Travel and Life. WAVE Journey is your one stop online resource for women oriented businesses and services around the world. WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor activities this website is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or if you are interested in finding businesses or services that cater to women, WAVE Journey is your number one online resource. Rasta Man……No Worries Bredrin ~ Article by Kelly Saunders Continued next page. |
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Photographer and travel enthusiast, Kelly
Saunders, takes you on a voyage to Jamaica and
shares the untold story of the genuine Rastafarian
lifestyle.
Saunders, takes you on a voyage to Jamaica and
shares the untold story of the genuine Rastafarian
lifestyle.
Bob Marley, ganja, dreadlocks, cliff jumping and
Montego Bay are all synonymous with Jamaica. You
will be alright, no worries – you’re in Jamaica man.
Most people don’t have the courage or motivation to
experience the true culture and traditions of Jamaica
and prefer to stay confined within the comfort and
simplicity of their resort and air-conditioned hotel
room. Me on the other hand, I like to roam freely
throughout and take with me a greater understanding
of different cultural backgrounds and distinct, first-
hand knowledge of the places I visit and people I
encounter.
Montego Bay are all synonymous with Jamaica. You
will be alright, no worries – you’re in Jamaica man.
Most people don’t have the courage or motivation to
experience the true culture and traditions of Jamaica
and prefer to stay confined within the comfort and
simplicity of their resort and air-conditioned hotel
room. Me on the other hand, I like to roam freely
throughout and take with me a greater understanding
of different cultural backgrounds and distinct, first-
hand knowledge of the places I visit and people I
encounter.
Jamaica is loaded with history, cultural diversity, struggles and strengths, battles and
freedoms, but the most intriguing to me was the Rastafarians mysterious lifestyle and
viewpoints. Rasta or the Rasfari movement is the belief in Haile Selassie I, who was the
former Emperor of Ethiopia, also referred to as Jah Rastafari. The name Rastafari is derived
from Ras meaning head which is an Ethiopian word for Duke, Earl or King. Jah also comes
from a strong biblical reference and derivative of the word Jehovah, yet another word for
god, king or almighty being. I was not aware that so much history between Jamaica and
Ethiopia existed. As is also their belief smoking ganja, weed or gank is known as the
proper way for the Rastafarians to converse with their god – much like prayer or a peace
pipe of sorts. Bob Marley’s influence on the Rasfari movement was colossal especially
during which time British sovereignty was the central figure of authority. He spread the
sounds of his religious viewpoint through his reggae music and became one of the most
influential and popular artists of his time. He ultimately had massive amounts of people
joining the movement, living the simple truths of the Rastafarian lifestyle and gathering
together in large groups to organize celebrations for Jah, also called niahbingi.
freedoms, but the most intriguing to me was the Rastafarians mysterious lifestyle and
viewpoints. Rasta or the Rasfari movement is the belief in Haile Selassie I, who was the
former Emperor of Ethiopia, also referred to as Jah Rastafari. The name Rastafari is derived
from Ras meaning head which is an Ethiopian word for Duke, Earl or King. Jah also comes
from a strong biblical reference and derivative of the word Jehovah, yet another word for
god, king or almighty being. I was not aware that so much history between Jamaica and
Ethiopia existed. As is also their belief smoking ganja, weed or gank is known as the
proper way for the Rastafarians to converse with their god – much like prayer or a peace
pipe of sorts. Bob Marley’s influence on the Rasfari movement was colossal especially
during which time British sovereignty was the central figure of authority. He spread the
sounds of his religious viewpoint through his reggae music and became one of the most
influential and popular artists of his time. He ultimately had massive amounts of people
joining the movement, living the simple truths of the Rastafarian lifestyle and gathering
together in large groups to organize celebrations for Jah, also called niahbingi.
Rastas are commonly strict vegetarians, only eating
what “nature” provides for them. They eat rice, aikee,
vegetables, callalou, roots, soy, gizzada and beans.
Aikee is a fruit that peels apart and opens up when
ripe. You pluck out the giant, black seeds and cook the
yellow meaty parts. It can be eaten raw but seems
somewhat flavorless that way. Gizzada is a mixture of
peanuts, carrots, coconut and spices all mashed
together to form delicious patties. Seafood and fish, or
anything caught in the turquoise sea, are also eaten
regularly to provide protein and maintain their healthy
way of life. Much to the dismay of the older, more
experienced Rasta, the younger generation is getting
used to the fast food takeover, the lazy, frivolous,
simple way of life.
what “nature” provides for them. They eat rice, aikee,
vegetables, callalou, roots, soy, gizzada and beans.
Aikee is a fruit that peels apart and opens up when
ripe. You pluck out the giant, black seeds and cook the
yellow meaty parts. It can be eaten raw but seems
somewhat flavorless that way. Gizzada is a mixture of
peanuts, carrots, coconut and spices all mashed
together to form delicious patties. Seafood and fish, or
anything caught in the turquoise sea, are also eaten
regularly to provide protein and maintain their healthy
way of life. Much to the dismay of the older, more
experienced Rasta, the younger generation is getting
used to the fast food takeover, the lazy, frivolous,
simple way of life.
The Rastafari movement is more complex than reggae
lyrics and the occasional smoke would have you believe.
The movement preserves the pride and humility of the
African, Ethiopian and Jamaican people. They have a
profound respect for the teachings of the bible and
strongly oppose any type of chauvinism, oppression,
prejudice and ethnic discrimination. Many of the practices
of elder Rastafarians are traits of older generations of
Jamaican farmers who were lacking money and material
possessions. Although the Rastafari movement is a
religious one, the movement is not considered a religion in
itself only a way of living one’s life or a different way of
interpreting or perceiving the bible’s message. As well as
their religious teachings, they also pride themselves on
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
lyrics and the occasional smoke would have you believe.
The movement preserves the pride and humility of the
African, Ethiopian and Jamaican people. They have a
profound respect for the teachings of the bible and
strongly oppose any type of chauvinism, oppression,
prejudice and ethnic discrimination. Many of the practices
of elder Rastafarians are traits of older generations of
Jamaican farmers who were lacking money and material
possessions. Although the Rastafari movement is a
religious one, the movement is not considered a religion in
itself only a way of living one’s life or a different way of
interpreting or perceiving the bible’s message. As well as
their religious teachings, they also pride themselves on
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
