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CULTURE

Though a small nation, Jamaica is rich in culture, and has a strong global presence. The musical genres reggae, ska, mento, rocksteady, dub, and, more recently, dancehall, ragga, and ragga jungle all originated in Jamaica. Bob Marley, perhaps the best known reggae musician, was born in Jamaica, and is very well respected there. The Rastafarian religion was founded in, and is associated with, Jamaica. This Back to Africa movement believes that Haile Selassie of Ethiopia is God incarnate, the returned black messiah, come to take the lost Twelve Tribes of Israel back to live with him in Holy Mount Zion in a world of perfect peace, love and harmony. Bob Marley, a convert to the faith, spread the message of Rastafari to the world. There are now estimated to be more than a million Rastafarians throughout the world. * National Bird - Doctor bird (Green-and-black Streamertail, Trochilus polytmus) * National Flower - Lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale) * National Tree - Blue Mahoe (Hibiscus elatus) * National Dish - Ackee and Saltfish (dried salted Cod) * National Motto - "Out of Many, One People." (Unity among many cultures and races.)

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