2024

BELVEDERE ESTATE

Agriculture and viticulture

Belvedere Plantation is an interesting half-day tour of what was life in the plantations, just after emancipation. It is located inside the land in the direction of Mandeville (see between Montego Bay and Mandeville).

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2024

RASTAFARI INDIGENOUS VILLAGE

Local history and culture

The Rastafari Indigenous Village has been in existence for about ten years. Its community brought it to life through a generous sharing of land from an open-minded neighbor. The visit is a real cultural and initiatory rejuvenation for those who wish to discover the Rastafari precepts. This movement is based on the principles of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and identifies the last Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, as the Negus, the king of kings, lord of lords, lion of the tribe of Judas. The welcome is sincere and warm and the lesson of life amazing. It is an opportunity to discover the Ion Station community, which is well anchored in its values, and yet lives with the times. Philosophy, lifestyle, education, culture, music, ganja, after a brief historical point, your guide will explain everything to you without any language, by making the tour of the village. You will also discover the basics of i-tal cuisine, the vegetarian Rasta cuisine (while enjoying a snack). You will end up with a moment of musical sharing where you will not only be a spectator. A souvenir store, composed only of handicrafts made by the community, will be a must before heading back to the road. Please note that it is forbidden to photograph the members of the community alone. It is also possible to stay there for a few nights, if the visit was a revelation or if you wish to know more, to live more, but it is not cheap.

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