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Jamaica
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What makes the Jamaican culture so unique? This question is one that I’ve failed to answer and failed to share the answers with people while growing up in America. Because of people making fun and ridiculing me, I’ve been too afraid and embarrassed to share the beauty of my culture with others. I am happy to say that it is not like that anymore and I am determined to let people know about the place where I’m from. This new found pride in my culture did not come to me until recently, so I take it very seriously. The Jamaica I know is the place where a lot of my ancestors were from. It was my home for six years of my life and I wouldn’t change that for anything. This country is not all about beaches and having a good time. I’ve seen people go through the hardest times in their lives, but the spirit of the people continues to be “irie,” which means everything is all right. This is a motto that Jamaicans live by even when they might not have all the things they need or want, but “we appreciate everything.” (Kevin. Personal interview. 3 Dec. 2002) I know that Jamaican parents are by nature very strict. Growing up in my household is a great proof of this. On a school night my brother and I were unable to watch television or go out, because what we had to do for school was the most important thing in my mom’s eye. She also expected us to do our chores such as, making our beds, washing the dishes, and sometimes cook. This type of behavior is normal for the typical Jamaican household. I also know that Jamaica has some of the best food around the world. The food is known to be very spicy and well seasoned. A lot of people that I ask in America about what’s the first thought that comes to their minds when they’re asked to think of a Jamaican dish, usually say Jerk chicken, but I know there’s a lot more different and delicious foods than that. I grew up eating a Jamaican meal every night, even when I moved to Milwaukee. 2. Although I knew all of these things about my culture before doing my I-search, there’s still a lot more that I don’t know and would like to find out to know exactly why our culture is so unique.
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