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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 ~ continued Article by Kelly Saunders |
| WAVE Journey |
| Women's Adventures, Vacations & Experiences ~ Your Journey Starts Here! |
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.
BIO:
Kelly Saunders is a freelance photographer currently living in
Richmond, Virginia, USA. Her next destination is Mykonos
and Corfu, Greece. Previously her work has been published
in www.diveglobalmagazine.com
Kelly Saunders is a freelance photographer currently living in
Richmond, Virginia, USA. Her next destination is Mykonos
and Corfu, Greece. Previously her work has been published
in www.diveglobalmagazine.com
Rasta’s have many simple but fulfilling vocations
and talents. Many of them are artists, wood
workers, painters, street vendors and sculptures
and others are musically inclined having a
passion for jazz, reggae, rumba and/or vocals.
The wood workers were amusing to talk with.
Watching them widdle away under the swaying
palm trees on the beautiful white-sand beaches
of Negril was mesmerizing. They made tortoise
shell combs, necklaces, small trinkets, wall
hangings, rings and many other special items.
and talents. Many of them are artists, wood
workers, painters, street vendors and sculptures
and others are musically inclined having a
passion for jazz, reggae, rumba and/or vocals.
The wood workers were amusing to talk with.
Watching them widdle away under the swaying
palm trees on the beautiful white-sand beaches
of Negril was mesmerizing. They made tortoise
shell combs, necklaces, small trinkets, wall
hangings, rings and many other special items.
Dreadlocks are another sacred religious practice among the Rasta’s. They are a
distinct expression of their complete disdain for egotism and the significance of
superficial good looks. The word “dread” refers to trepidation of their supernatural
being. They also have quite a political impact and can signify racial or ethnic pride such
as black unity and the denunciation of prejudice, imperialism and tyranny. Dreadlocks
are ordinary tresses twisted into lengthy ropelike, knotted locks or stiff braids.
distinct expression of their complete disdain for egotism and the significance of
superficial good looks. The word “dread” refers to trepidation of their supernatural
being. They also have quite a political impact and can signify racial or ethnic pride such
as black unity and the denunciation of prejudice, imperialism and tyranny. Dreadlocks
are ordinary tresses twisted into lengthy ropelike, knotted locks or stiff braids.
Another type of artistic expression that speaks
volumes is locally known as “yard art”. Yard art
is frequently spray painted on billboards, fences
and large signs to advertise the opening of a
new club, political viewpoints, rally’s or to share
opinions on different cultural matters and
concerns. These forms of art are large, bold and
bright and certainly make a poignant statement
– regardless of what that public statement may
be, it is powerful and thought provoking.
volumes is locally known as “yard art”. Yard art
is frequently spray painted on billboards, fences
and large signs to advertise the opening of a
new club, political viewpoints, rally’s or to share
opinions on different cultural matters and
concerns. These forms of art are large, bold and
bright and certainly make a poignant statement
– regardless of what that public statement may
be, it is powerful and thought provoking.
Being among of one of the most controversial and misunderstood cultures in the world, I
came away with some sense of realization that what I had suspected Rastafarians were,
was very far from the truth. Rastafarians are at present an integral part of Jamaican culture
rather than just being a senseless ideal. The inhabitants of the island are now synonymous
with Jamaica. The Rastafari movement is built by the nation, for the nation and in Jah we
trust.
came away with some sense of realization that what I had suspected Rastafarians were,
was very far from the truth. Rastafarians are at present an integral part of Jamaican culture
rather than just being a senseless ideal. The inhabitants of the island are now synonymous
with Jamaica. The Rastafari movement is built by the nation, for the nation and in Jah we
trust.
