| Like the culture of the rest of Jamaica, there are influences from all the Irish, English, German, Chinese, Indian, Lebanese, and African descendants that inhabit the island today. Many visitors never realise that Jamaicans have such a varied cultural background and so miss the opportunity to explore the full culture of our island. Jamaica is a very Christian nation and a plethora of religions co-exist on the island. Strong Christian values are firmly rooted in the core of the Jamaican people and is the source of our much lauded warm, genuine hospitality. Ocho Rios has a multitude of churches for you to chose from during your visit. The culture of the island on a whole is influenced by the flavor of the Caribbean and the roots of reggae music. A very popular tourist destinations in Ocho Rios is Reggae Xplosion, a Reggae Music Hall of Fame with a Bob Marley Exhibit. The culture commonly associated with reggae music is known as Rastafari, a term which actually refers to an Ethiopian religion. Bob Marley called Nine Miles home, he's laid to rest in a mausoleum there. Worth the trip if you're a Reggae fan. Although reggae is the music generally associated with Jamaica, one of the biggest annual events at Ocho Rios is actually the Ocho Rios Jazz Festival ( http://www.ochoriosjazz.com/). This week long summer festival which has been going on for more than fifteen years draws in big names in jazz as well as up and coming jazz performers and contributes greatly to the culture of the area during the summer months. The culture of Ocho Rios is also influenced by the West Indian tribal cultures associated with the history of the area, the ancient Taino Indians, and the West African slave history of Jamaica. There is a Taino museum at Coyaba Gardens. An excellent cultural tour has recently opened, Outameni, that depicts the awesome extent of cultural intermingling and development on the island. Outameni should definitely be on your list if you are truly interested in exploring the culture of our beautiful island. With our multi-racial background, The Blue House is an excellent place to gain an appreciation for the intermingling of cultures on the island. |
| The Blue House Luxury Bed and Breakfast Villa Ocho Rios Jamaica |
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| Ocho Rios Culture - Jamaica Culture |
| The Blue House Luxury Bed and Breakfast Villa Ocho Rios Jamaica |
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| Come indulge in a romantic tropical getaway or a luxury Jamaica vacation at The Blue House Bed & Breakfast Villa A small Caribbean Boutique Hotel in Ocho Rios Jamaica |
| The Blue House Resort A Luxury Bed and Breakfast Villa with affordable boutique hotel vacation accommodations/holiday lodgings for guests in White River Estates, St Mary, on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica, a mile east of Ocho Rios. Telephone: (876) 994-1367 Mail: PO Box 6189, Ocho Rios, St Ann Jamaica WI Email: elise@thebluehousejamaica.com Website: www.TheBlueHouseJamaica.com |