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To celebrate, enlighten and preserve the rich diverse culture of the Jamaican: 'Land We Love'

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Out of Many cultures – Spain, Portugal, Africa, England, Lebanon, India, China, Ireland and Germany. For several weeks the Labrish in the Backyard has focused on the many cultures of Jamaica. This week, we conclude the series with the... more
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St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and as the world Celebrates, Jamaicans will join in the celebration, and not just because we love a good party, we do. We will be celebrating the Irish and their contribution to Jamaica’s History and diverse... more
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Thanks to articles in ‘Pieces of the Past’ by Dr. Rebecca Tortello we have increased our knowledge of the true meaning of our motto: Out of many one People”. This week we continue the exploration by focusing on the Lebanese... more
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Last week we celebrated the arrival of the Jews to the cultural mix in 1530. This week we learn that the first group of Africans were brought to the Island by the Spanish & Portuguese. They were servants, cowboys, cattle herders, pig and... more
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Last week we celebrated the arrival of the Indians to the cultural mix in 1845. This week we learn that the first group of Jews came much earlier. Another enlightening history lesson taken from,’ Pieces of the Past’ by: Dr. Rebecca... more
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Last week we celebrated the arrival of the Chinese to the cultural mix in 1854. This week we celebrate the arrival of Indians from Calcutta and Madras. Another interesting history lesson taken from,‘Pieces of the Past by: Dr. Rebecca... more
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This week we join Jamaicans of Chinese heritage in celebrating the New Year (Year of the Rabbit). Thanks to our dedicated historians, we can now trace the arrival of the many ethnic backgrounds contributing to the melting pot... more
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The Nostalgia continues! Last week, thanks to our co-host and many loyal fans we took a walk down memory lane and remembered the things we no longer use or do. Jamaicans have been recycling and repurposing for generations.... more
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Oh how the years go by! And, along with it many of the things we used on the Island back when. For example, the wind up wrist watch and alarm clock, the ink well with dipping pen, the carrier on the back of the bicycle for a passenger or... more
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Jamaicans have made their mark worldwide and that tradition continues today. There are almost as many Jamaicans living in other countries as on the Island . Many of whom left before learning the fascinating history of the Island and their... more
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