Beyond the Shorelines:

A Free Guide to Experience The Authentic Jamaican Culture Most Travelers Miss S T N E 3 WELCOME TO T

INTRODUCTION: JAMAICA AT A GLANCE N 4

O 7 WORDS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO- JAMAICAN PATOIS C

SOUND OF SWEET JAMAICA- THE 10 MUSIC CULTURE F

DANCE WITH THE PEOPLE & O 13 CONNECT WITH LOCALS

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JAMAICA ‘TO DI WORLD’ WITH

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A 24 READY FOR JAMAICA? T WELCOME TO JAMAICA

Beyond the shorelines, hotels and resorts is a place where heart meets beauty...A place where you can enjoy authentic and delicious cuisine as you discover unique ways of speaking...A place where you can vibe to good melodic music and dance to pulsating rhythms.

Beyond the jungles and paradises is a culture of dominoes and sports at every corner that feeds the vibrant and free spirits of the people.

There’s a culture of Bob Marley wailing through a sound box at the locals' favorite hotspot...The pelting rays of the tropical sun on your skin as you sip a cold Red Stripe Beer...bursts of laughter surrounding you.

Beyond the shorelines, is the REAL Jamaica- rustic, outback and authentic in every sense of the word, and waiting to be discovered like a rare and hidden gem.

Ahh...are you ready to uncover this unique little island? 3 Welcome to Jamaica! INTRODUCTION JAMAICA AT A GLANCE

For some, Jamaica is the ideal beach vacation with white sands lined by the deep blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. For others, Jamaica is Bob Marley singing ‘Three Little Birds’...a Rastafarian high on life and marijuana. While for many, Jamaica is Usain Bolt pointing his arms to the sky in what has become his famous signature move, ‘To Di World.’

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But while a glimpse of Jamaica might leave you with such impressions, they often turn out to be unfulfilling and for some, completely wrong...Like picturing a rasta every time you think of Jamaica though less than 1% of the island’s population identifies as such...Or thinking the population is always laid back and smoking marijuana when that’s quite far from the truth.

Jamaica is much more complex than a few stereotypes that take control of our country’s identity. Jamaicans have a spirit that is hard to kill.

From fighting for freedom in Maroon rebellions during slavery (the Jamaican Maroons are ancestors of slaves who escaped to mountains to form independent settlements as free men and women) to fighting for identity through music, dance, language, food and sports. The fire that burns within us never dies.

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It’s true to say that despite our size, we make great impacts across the world. And maybe it has a lot to do with the nature of our people- ever friendly, welcoming and funny!

This guide takes you away from the tip of the iceberg and introduces you to a deeper side of the island’s culture- the side that you never miss but never get to fully experience. Well, now’s the time to change that.

Come with me as I take you Beyond The Shorelines.

6 w o Kno ords t W Go e You Befor Words to Know Before You Go- Jamaican Patois

Jamaica is a land that promotes unity, it’s why our motto is ‘Out of Many, One People’ which accounts for the diversity of ethnic groups and cultures in the country. But something that has always been exclusive to Jamaicans is our language. A sweet broken tongue that only the locals understand, called Patois (pronounced Patwa) or the Jamaican Creole.

But it’s time you join the conversation.

If you’re in Jamaica or planning a trip to Jamaica, you’ll hear the locals talking in a way you’ve never experienced before.

The Jamaican Creole is a unique combination of West African and English words. It originated as a medium for communication between slaves and is still widely used by locals today.

To foreign ears, it can be quite difficult to understand. But with these few Words to Know, you’ll be laughing through deep conversations with locals in no time!

8 WORDS TO KNOW, BEFORE YOU GO

YOU SAY JAMAICANS SAY

What’s Up? Wah gwaan, Whappen

I will be right back Mi soon come

Well done, Bye (a farewell & Big up yuh self, Respect greeting)

See you later Likkle more, Walk good

Go away Gweh

Fantastic Irie

Yeah Ya man

Just a little Jus a toops

Don’t mess with me Nuh ramp wid mi

I don’t care Mi nuh biznizz

Thinking of going to Jamaica or looking for a new and different travel experience? Well, book our Jamaican Patois tour here and get ready to learn more about what Jamaicans are really saying.

9 Sound of Sweet Jamaica THE MUSIC CULTURE

When people think of Jamaica, one of the first things that come to their minds is Bob Marley. So much so that he almost becomes synonymous with the country itself.

And it is undeniable that the King of , Bob Marley, is a huge part of our music culture. With songs like ‘One Love’ and ‘No Woman No Cry’ that seems to be the soundtrack of Jamaica, it’s no wonder why he’s such an iconic figure to the people of the island.

But there’s much more to our music, outside of the legendary Marley’s. There’s Peter Tosh, Beres Hammond, Jimmy Cliff, Buju Banton, Shaggy and even the more recent and . 10

Sound of Sweet Jamaica

Even further outside of Reggae is , Mento and Ska, all apart of Jamaica’s huge footprint in the music industry.

Dancehall is one of the most recent emerging musical genres from Jamaica. It’s upbeat rhythm and lively nature feeds the energy of the people and drives the heart of the country.

Even in Church, many of the songs have the upbeat reggae and dancehall rhythm which locals love to sing and dance to.

Our music is so important to us that there’s no better way to connect with local people and understand local living than vibing to the soothing beat of Reggae and the pulsating rhythm of Dancehall.

Can you hear that? The sound of sweet sweet Jamaica!

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Sample the Music: Our Reggae Playlist

One Love Bob Marley and the Wailers The Harder They Come Jimmy Cliff Putting Up A Resistance Beres Hammond Legalize It Peter Tosh Money In My Pocket Dennis Brown Destiny Buju Banton It Was Written Damian Marley Who Knows Protoje Likes Chronixx Rapture

Sample the Music: Our Dancehall Playlist

Ting-a-Ling Shabba Ranks Ring the Alarm Tenor Saw Ghetto Story Baby Cham Girls Dem Sugar Beenie Man Zungguzungguzeng Yellowman Turn Me On Kevin Lyttle Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet Pinchers Murder She Wrote Chaka Demus and Pliers Gimme the Light Sean Paul Sycamore Tree Lady Saw

Interested in learning more about Jamaica’s music culture? Book our Bob Marley tour and discover the history and magic behind his music! 12 DANCE WITH THE PEOPLE & Connect With Locals Dance With The People

With music playing such a huge part of who we are as a people, naturally, dance isn’t far behind. And Jamaicans are nothing if not dancers. Dance is an integral part of our culture. It always has been and always will be. Jamaicans are born with a rhythm that’s hard to catch.

Almost every local hotspot on the island has a music box blasting sounds that the locals can’t help but tap their feet and swing their shoulders to. It’s in our blood. It’s embedded in who we are and therefore is a perfect way to get a more intimate experience with our culture.

Jamaicans dance for all reasons and at every occasion. They can’t help it. Track legend Usain Bolt dances on international tracks both before and after every race...It’s just something about the ‘Nuh Linga’ and

‘Gully Creepa’ (Jamaican dan ce moves) that helps him to relax.

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We dance to tell stories, for formal events, for worship, for social gatherings and cultural celebrations. From traditional dance forms like the Jonkonnu to more modern dance moves like Flairy, our history of dance is complex and ever developing.

And it’s this love for music and dance that feeds our street dance culture offering locals nightly entertainment. With cultural party events like ‘Uptown Mondays’, ‘Weddy Weddy Wednesdays’ and ‘Chug It’, there’s never a dull moment on the island.

But it’s time you experience it yourself.

It’s time you unleash your island vibes and discover more about Jamaica’s intriguing dance forms as you uncover what it means to truly live like a local.

Planning to be in Ocho Rios or nearby communities and interested in learning how to catch the rhythm? Book our Dance tour and explore one of the most exhilarating parts of the Jamaican culture!

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JAMAICAN

COOKING

L I K E A L O C A L Real Jamaican Cooking Like A Local

Looking for an authentic foodie escape? Well, there’s simply nothing better than sampling real Jamaican cooking. Just imagine the smell of jerk chicken and pork being smoked over pimento wood, a MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE.

But what makes Jamaican food so ethereal? The answer is obvious- It’s our unique blend of history and spices that make us tastefully distinct!

Jamaica has a rich history of food. With ethnic groups ranging from the Tainos, Europeans, Indians, Chinese and Africans, it’s no surprise that our food is a perfect blend of these cultures.

There’s jerk introduced by the Tainos, curried dishes brought by the East Indians and the Africans contributing ground provisions like yam and okra that make dishes such as ‘Blue Drawers’ and ‘Saltfish Fritters’ among many others.

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It’s this long history of traditions that account for our uses of the different foods and spices in Jamaican cooking. So what better way to indulge in local lifestyles than sampling the food during your vacation?

And why stop at just sampling the food from the outside like a regular tourist? With Wanderlust Adventures you can journey beyond the tables and into a local kitchen to learn about authentic Jamaica cooking.

So rather than just tasting Jamaica, you can now live the Jamaican experience forever.

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Sample the Food: 10 Must-Try Favorites

1.Jerk Chicken/ Jerk Pork 2.Curried Goat 3.Rundown 4.Callaloo in Coconut Milk 5.Festival 6.Ackee & Codfish 7.Ripe Banana Fritters 8.Sweet Potato Pudding 9.Cornmeal Porridge 10.Jamaican Patties

Looking for more chances to taste our island flavor? Check out our Amazing Ocho Rios Food Tour or better yet, make it yourself when you try our Authentic Jamaican Cooking Class! 19 JAA 'T D WL' WH SR Jamaica 'To Di World' With Sports

‘We likkle but we talawah’- The Jamaican saying which means ‘We’re small but we’re powerful’ has been a sort of mantra for locals over the years. But the saying has never been better applied than to describe our footprint in sports.

Trackstar Usain Bolt, cricket icon Chris Gayle and superstar swimmer Alia Atkinson are only a few of the many great athletes the island has produced.

From birthing runners, cricketers and swimmers to successful teams like our netball team the Sunshine Girls, our football team the Reggae Girlz and even our out-of-pocket national bobsled team, in almost every sport I'm sure you’ll find a Jamaican. 21 Jamaica 'To Di World' With Sports

‘And at almost every corner of the island, there’s a field. Whether it has basketball courts, football posts or if it’s even just an empty field has never mattered. Locals will get creative with just about anything to play a game, using an orange as a ball and a tree branch as a bat.

Sports is a lifestyle for Jamaicans and is, therefore, a good way to connect with locals. But why are sports so popular on the island?

Well, Jamaica is a mountainous island and so from early, our people start to build muscles through daily journeys across the terrain.

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But it’s also because, in Jamaica, most children see sports as the gateway to financial mobility and freedom from a life of poverty.

And so sports has changed the lives of many locals, therefore earning its special place in our hearts and culture.

Interested in connecting with a sports program or want to get involved with any sports event? Well, Wanderlust Adventures Jamaica offers Sports Volunteering for a more intimate experience with the island’s sports culture.

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Jamaican culture is undoubtedly the best thing about the island. Our language, music, dance, food and sports are just so rich and pure that it captures the hearts of many across the world.

It’s the reason why people travel near and far to experience it. And it’s never been easier for you to learn more about it.

Wanderlust Adventures Jamaica offers authentic guided tours that will help you get closer to the island’s culture for a more intimate and life- changing experience.

Journey with us Beyond the Shorelines and into the rustic side of Jamaica you rarely get to see.

Are you ready to book with us and venture even deeper into the local culture?

Are you ready for Jamaica? 24 Contact Us

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