List of festivals in Jamaica
See also: List of festivals in North America
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Festivals in Jamaica. Among the features in carnivals of Jamaica like J'ouvert are characters such as Pitchy patchy. By the 1970s, large festivals in Jamaica were being held featuring notable reggae bands, and the Wonder Dream Concert in 1975 in Jamaica was one of the first internationally noted festivals to focus on reggae and be cnsidered a reggae festival. Caribbean Carnival in Jamaica is known as Bacchanal, and takes place late March/early April.[1]
Festivals in Jamaica
Fairs and holidays
- Jamaica Independence Festival (cultural and arts)
- Public holidays in Jamaica
Religious or folk
John Canoe dancers in Jamaica in December 1975.
- Hosay (religious)
- Krishna Janmashtami (religious)
- Passa Passa (folk)
- John Canoe (folk)
- Caribbean Carnival (folk and religious)
Film
Music
Further information: List of reggae festivals § Jamaica
- Fun in the Son (gospel)
- Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival (jazz and blues)
- One Love Peace Concert (reggae)
- Rock Boat (rock and electronic)
- Rebel Salute (reggae)
- Reggae Sumfest (reggae)
- Reggae Sunsplash (reggae)
- Smile Jamaica Concert (reggae)
- Wonder Dream Concert (reggae)
See also
- List of festivals in North America
- Lists of festivals by country
- Culture of Jamaica
- Tourism in Jamaica
- Public holidays in Jamaica
References
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