JONKONNU. JAMAICA. Authentic Jamaican Christmas Tradition. (John Canoe // Junkanoo)

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Special Thanks to @carltonwalters8211 for keeping the tradition going! Check out his channel for some other Jonkonnu action! ➡Special thanks to our patrons! ❤ www.patreon.com/jamaicawithirie ➡Lots of thanks and respect to the Kaya Jonkonnu Band featured in this video! 👏❤ ➡I also want to share here one of the most interesting videos about Jamaican Jonkonnu I have found so far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jCYqqNactgfrM That video barely has any views, but the interviews and personal stories people share there are very interesting and actually correspond to the historical sources. I quoted some guests from that video in my work when I was talking about what Jonkonnu is. So, sending love and respect to that creator and participants. ➡Thank you for supporting our youtube channel! 😊

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

You're great!

[@tvs9978]

Irie, you should look up the KZbinrs called "Brothers from Ghana". They showcase masqueraders in the city of Takoradi close to the town of Axim in Ghana who do the same thing and have similar outfits and dance in the street too at Christmas

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@tvs9978 I know about it and it's a completely different festival, they wear other outfits with very different meaning behind them. Jonkonnu does not derive from Ghana nor from any other African culture. Jonkonnu couldn't have originated in Africa because Africa was colonized in 1880s when the slavery had already been abolished, while Jonkonnu is about mocking Europeans colonizers. Jonkonnu dance features African moves BUT it also mocks the European dance styles of 1700s. In short - Jonkonnu was created by Africans in the Caribbean, but not by Africans in Africa, and no - Jonkonnu is not celebrated in Africa. IF you see any Jonkonnu characters in Africa, they would have been brought to Africa from the Caribbean after people began returning to African countries in the 19th-20th centuries. An example of this situation: The Fancy Dress Festival in Ghana (known locally as Kakamotobi) was brought to Ghana by Dutch and British traders at the Winneba seaport after they had visited the Caribbean.

[@tvs9978]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE oh I wasn't suggesting that Jonkonnu originated in Africa or was linked to slavery in Africa. I actually believe it's an adaptation of the ancient British/European mummers that different African and Carribean groups have coopted for their use for their Christmas celebrations. The Ghanaian tradition doesn't have Jonkonnu characters but the Kakamotobi costumes of the 70s and 80s were exactly like those of Jamaica and were made of the same sack-like material. The costumes the Ghanaian masqueraders wear these days have been very much modified. For me, it's just funny the way both cultures adopted a tradition from a foreign source but still came out with similar aesthetics and a similar ritual of dancing in the street.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@tvs9978 ah, yes, mummers indeed had a part in it. 👍but well, dancing in the street and visiting other people's home is kinda... human tradition in general, exists in every culture. Not sure who was the first one to practice this, but it would be fun to trace back and see the first recordings of it.

[@gracehuie3651]

As I child, the jonkonoo parade was of the highlights of Christmas festivities growing up in Jamaica. I had no idea the origins, thanks Irene for teaching us so much of our culture. You are truly one of our national treasures.

[@jabarsmith5180]

This episode took me back to my Caribbean History classes in high school. Many Jamaicans have just a synopsis of what Jonkonnu is because they didn’t take Caribbean History. Before you even said it, I said that the expression was a way of passive resistance; mocking the Europeans (slave masters) and also telling the stories of the time. I guess that’s where Jamaicans got the thinking of laughing at bad things. “Tek bad ting mek laaf”. I was just reminiscing on the days when we looked at the theme in my history classes ‘resistance and revolt’. Special commendations to the author of the book series “lest you forget” by Doris Hamilton-Willie. And special commendations to my history teacher Donna Marie Evans at Maggotty High School. Her lessons truly gave me insights into our history that’s way above the average Jamaican. A closer look at Jonkonnu also reveals the clever satire that these enslaved people at the time came up with just to cope with the grave injustices that they were experiencing.

[@tonytony3491]

It's an egbo tradition,a lot of their language is in our potwah, even now they celebrate the yearly yam festival in Nigeria, over the years modern generation is doing it, they wouldn't even know who the egbo and Yoruba people are,or even that they may have Nigerian ancestry, history thaugh in Jamaica was His -Story, not our past trauma.

[@youngbosslijah]

look at junkanoo in the bahamas

[@j_knakis]

I used to chase them as a kid and run around in the parade downtown😂 it is very much still a thing in kingston downtown by the water side straight up the main road😅 Love junkonu🎉

[@shandiehamilton1749]

I remember as a child in St Ann, I used to get up early in the week of Christmas morning just to hear the Jonkonnu coming up the street while I'm hiding behind one of my family members, those were the days that we can never get back. Great work Irene, you really cheer me up this Christmas because I couldn't make it home. Happy Holiday to you and a safe 2023🥳🥰

[@yardmantv2507]

Thanks alot. I am a Jamaican and you teach me more about jamaica than my school teachers. Respect #one love

[@marieramsay1129]

AMAZING. VETY MUCH APPRECIATED THIS DANCE WAS PRACTISED IN PRESTON, BONNY GATE, AND ENVIRONS IN THE 50S 60S.

[@chrisper7527]

Thank you Irina for becoming one of Jamaica’s best ambassadors. I hope your work continues to shine a spotlight on Jamaican history and culture🇺🇸🇯🇲

[@nerakami1]

You never fail to amaze me with what I'm able to learn of my own culture & history. As a child I remember seeing the Jonkonnu parades much more frequently than they are now and I so hope we manage to keep this wonderful, 'originated in Jamaica' tradition alive for future generations... What a history lesson. Thank you..

[@peterrussell4u]

As usual, fascinating. You’re a true Ukrainian Jamaican. Stay blessed.

[@HIMMBelljuvo]

God bless this woman for helping us reconnect with our culture 😊🙏🏾💯

[@pootus9]

Thank you for this! The breadth of your research makes this even more interesting. This revitalization of CULTURE is definitely what is needed (now). The irony that you are the one to do it is astounding and inspiring! Great presentation ❤️🇯🇲 1 love.

[@bl8550]

Wow, wow! This reminds me of my experience growing up as a kid in Nigeria during the 70s. During the Christmas season, groups of masqueraders toured house to house while posing as mystical evil characters that mock-scared kids with whips and dancing from house to house for tips. Many adorned straw skirts, fabric and wooden masks, and colorful patchwork of fabric. They played wind pipe flutes and drums. Some in the group walked using tall wooden stilts ( approx. 15 to 20 feet tall). Very interesting indeed.

[@chantelforrester8325]

I loved that each performer was interviewed. It was insightful hearing from them and serves as a good cultural resource for the future. Junkanoo and the Jab Jab (of Grenada) are iconic and life affirming, culturally.

[@napturallyyours70]

My Jamaican people are soo brilliant and creative! God bless them! Thank you Irina.

[@Nyammings]

I can't say how much I love this! I love the idea of the revival of the jonkanoo. Can't wait for the new documentary.

[@carolt2198]

Thank You Irina for showing us part of our long lost culture. I remember being a child and running away from the devil as he chased me back to my house. You are so right that my parents did not educate me on Jonkunuu. As I got older and read about the tradition I was no longer scared and looked forward to the dancers at Christmas. I have seen the jonkanoo in the Bahamas and thought how similar they were to Jamaican culture. Thank you for explaining that the tradition began in Jamaica and spread to other areas of the Caribbean. Thanks again Irina and as usual a job very well done.

[@crystalcrystal7261]

This was awesome!! Great journalism and story telling!! Love it!! Maybe next Christmas, there will be more celebrating Jonkonnu!! Bless up!! ❤️..... 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇯🇲

[@kathleengusmerotti8781]

Thanks Irene. I always appreciate and love the depth of your research and professional journalism. I am Jamaican and I learned a lot from you. Best regards to you and family for 2023.👍

[@homeawayfromhomeuk]

This report isn’t factual. Jonkunnoo festival originated from West Africa and is practiced throughout the Caribbean. With costumes designed with elaborate precision in Bahamas where costumes are judged and government funds support the festival. Trinidad, Grenada, Martinique all islands including Haiti still celebrate jankunoo. She is warping history by interviewing the wrong generation.

[@marieramsay1129]

It appers you are outraged by her research. Why not collaborate with her, help to enlighten us with your empirical analysis, facts about the subject, so dear to us Jamaicans, but of which so little is known. Irene has dared to go that distance can you ?

[@Jamaicandiaspora]

They have jonkonoos in Belize as well. Jankanoos give me nice Christmas memories.

[@richiew7199]

Thank you for researching this, I used to see it 30 years ago in St. Elizabeth and Kingston. My great grandmother used to be a part of it. I have not seen it in St . bess anymore but every now and then I'll see it in Kingston. Love it.

[@876foodzhutexperienze8]

Thank you for being in Jamaica for us jamaican to learn so much you teach us so much I have heard it explain several time before but never get this clear understanding of how it comes about as a jamaican I am grateful and thankful to you.

[@ninjaguy3]

So you are telling me you needed a pale foreigner to tell you your traditions??????? You sound like a FOOL

[@AfroJamaican]

Irena!! You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you so very much for doing this. I never knew what Jankonoo meant. So sad this is not a major part of our festivals. Thank you!!

[@izodman]

Informative and entertaining! I remember hearing about Jonkonnu but never seen the performance in the country parts. Thank you for bring img to light and context to keep our culture alive. One Love 👍🏿🇯🇲

[@soniajohnson543]

Thank you so much Irina for highlighting a part of our culture. So true that this all started in Jamaica. I also think the Institute of Jamaica should have some information too. I saw a group dancing in the streets in Kingston a couple of days before Christmas. Somehow, they bring out the Christmas spirit when they’re around. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@Justsayingthat]

I always reward up hearing about this as a first generation Canadian with Jamaican born parents this was nice to see

[@blanchjames4255]

You hit it out of the park once again Irina! You are amazing! Thanks Thanks Thanks! I am proud to call you my fellow Jamaican!

[@ericmcpherson1675]

Irie you always find the right culture to explore,bless you.

[@nadinegr8701]

Another great presentation of the Jamaican culture! Thanks Irina! You are greatly appreciated.

[@TashOnTheRock]

This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. We have a Christmas tradition here in Newfoundland Canada where we dress up in bizarre costumes and go out in the community to visit our neighbours . A group will get dressed and go from house to house . They get the homeowners to try to guess who they are. There is often singing and dancing which can be rewarded with a drink of Christmas spirits. We call it Mummering . ✌️💕🎄

[@juliettaylor41]

Love ❤ Love Love ❤ it, well done 👏. The next time I am in Jamaica at Christmas, I will be finding out where Jonkonnu is performing and support them. Thank you and the gentleman in St. Mary for reminding a lot of us abroad about history/culture and passing it down to the generations. Happy Holidays 🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@arlenecameron5593]

Hi Irina Once again thanks for the history lesson.I am from Westmoreland and can remember vaguely these dancers being about in Sav. I hope that this will help to bring about a revival.We need to value our culture.So much history and things to learn.Greetings from the UK.Hope everyone had a wonderful christmas and a prosperous new year.Thanks once again Irina.

[@katis7673]

Jamaica is such an interesting country. My friend and I had the pleasure of going in Early June 2021. We went all the way by hired driver to Port Antonio from Runaway Baby. I love that they're upholding the traditions created there and passing it on.

[@davidscott3726]

This is only rural Jamaica

[@garyfrass]

Man this was well done ....i can't afford to be a patron but this is the only channel where i let every single ad play out in hopes that is contributing financially

[@HopeLove7]

What an interesting video, about the History of Jamaica. Thank you for sharing

[@peppermorrison6644]

Wishing you and your channel a very successful 2023 .

[@whatsgoingdownja]

Thank you as a born Jamaican I learn something new🇯🇲🇯🇲🥰🥰❤️

[@E.Z.Walker3693]

I remember as a child in the 70s, loved it thank you.

[@annettejohnson2683]

In the 40s and 50s John Canoe was big in Port Maria. My father and others would invite them to play at our houses and would pay them. It was frightening to some children but others joined in.

[@Jamaika-zum-Anfassen]

I watched that video with shaking my hips constantly. Since a fried told me about old Christmas traditions in Jamaika, I tried to find out more about Jonkunnu. Thank you for that, Irina. Thank you for the story and the lively video I enjoyed that much.

[@jjjlove2260]

Very intriguing. As a young person of Jamaican culture, I've never heard of this part of our history before. It is interesting to hear about. I'll surely ask my older relatives if they are familiar with it also.

[@kennypryce4617]

Happy Holidays Irina. I am so impressed with your work excellent top notch. Others have tried to capture this history but not to this standard. Well done! I can't believe you were in my Parish. Would have been so happy to meet you. Thanks for showcasing our culture so well

[@trevorbolto4436]

Great research! Job well done!

[@lenah4160]

Thank you for reviving old time some thing. Johnkunno I remember enjoying walking behind the Johnkunnos as a child 👧🏽 it brings a smile to my face. Thank you again great 👍🏾 job , I hope the new generation enjoy as much as my generation. 🙏🏾

[@bambamakachampion1473]

Thank you so much for featuring this important part of the Jamaican culture.

[@HummingbirdJa]

The horse head was the one that terrified me, as a five year old. Since then, I've had no interaction or contact, etc. Well done with your research and presentation, Irina.

[@keishachambers1318]

Me too, it was the scariest one for me as a child,

[@HummingbirdJa]

@@keishachambers1318 Absolutely, it snatched away one of my shoe and a tangerine from me, then as if that were t enough it pulled out a 🎀 in my hair. :(

[@almaclarke8511]

Yes i was scared of the horsehead character:in Mo. Bay as a child. My favourite was the pichey patchy.

[@drbbzl]

Hi IRIE, thanks for your great presentations as usual. This is a phenomenon that is part of the culture all over the Caribbean & South/Central America. If you check the Garifuna culture, you will find a lot more clues. It’s a hybrid of indigenous, African & European cultures and way of life. Good luck and thanks.

[@nelsola39]

Thank you so much for this. I have never seen it in person but my grandmother and my mom used to tell me stories when I was a child. Watching this just now made me nostalgic and a little sad because I'm far from home. Thanks again! Very educational.

[@canar7]

such a wonderful educational historical video of the caribbean. I loved it! Carnival in Trinidad and St. Lucia I was always told as a child that part of dressing up was to mock the plantocracy and their slave owners of the time. Little did they know.....

[@ladyT2Dwerl]

When you see real Junkanoo. It is no joke ting. Ugh Bahamaiams would be laughing at hearing it is Jamaican originated. 🤣

[@coolbull]

Thanks for your coverage Irena! I greatly appreciate this kind of spotlight on this important part of my culture which is unfortunately dying out. Btw, am the tall woman in your video btw.

[@sophianeglia5129]

Hope you had a marvelous Christmas Irina! You’ve brought back so many memories, like most I was so scared as kid. Thanks for educating us on the history of Jonkonnu.

[@richardrowe8619]

Very interesting and informative, Irie. I recall many, many years ago, when I was a boy growing up in Rose Hall, Jamaica, one of the performers scared me half to death during one of their performances!! To this day after living in America for over 60 years, I am laughing at that time. Thank you for the education on this Jamaican art form and bringing back these memories.

[@ramassesskaggs8294]

Hey Irena good day to you, and I do hope you and your family have a wonderful holidays and I do wish you a positive and prosperous new year. I am a Jamaican and I never seen one of this Johnkonnue dance before, you never stop to amaze me, I do love every vit of your video you have put out, top marks to you on such an interesting info. I do hope this customs never died out in Jamaica

[@mtebraak1]

The man is very talented. Great that hé keep this traditional a live. Love love his creations 💖❣️👌

[@juniormartin7164]

Thank you Irena! It brought back happy memories of Christmas in my home town of Port Maria. All the best for 2023!

[@EliteJamaica]

Jonkunu is still practiced in serria Leone and other parts of Africa to this day.

[@Dominos_1q]

Jankunu/ Jonkunno/ Junkanoo is celebrated differently in and around The Caribbean- Latin American Region according to the differing cultural influences. In Belize, Jankunu is influenced by African and Garifunu Indian cultures (among others). In Jamaica, Jonkunno seems to have been strongly influenced by Nigerian- Igbo/ Yoruba Culture (among others). In The Bahamas, Junkanoo is influenced by Ghanaian Ahanta Tribe, (Fancy Dress), Guinea Bissau, (Heating Goat Skinned Drums), Nigerian, Angolan and European Cultures (among others).

[@KarlaJammin]

I understand that, but for how long have these other countries or islands practiced their tradition and what was the reason for the celebration. I believe countries all over the globe and relate, but we are talking about history.

[@shinesproduction]

Man, Irina, I just love watching your videos and what you bring to the upliftment of our Jamaican culture. This was so educational, entertaining and relevant to the holiday season. I would love to work with you someday to produce a show of some sort in the near future. Keep up the good work and may you have a great 2023! God bless! -Sue-Ann

[@annemariemckenzie-brown5648]

Thank you for this. I remember Jonkonnu dancers as a child in Kingston. Some danced on stilts. Was quite frightening as I recall. Love the history behind it

[@feonasmith9226]

This is amazing content! The level of creativity is inspiring. Thanks for the fresh perspective on interpreting Jamaican culture. Seems like it takes someone who grew up outside Jamaica to help us understand how to tell our story to the world. I was taught growing up that Jonkonnu was tied to obeah and spiritism. Actually, now that I think about it, I grew up thinking that almost anything that looked like it had African influence in our culture was tied to obeah somehow. Now I'm wondering for the first time where I got that idea from. To those who are worried about Jamaica losing it's heritage and culture to outside influences, I wouldn't get too worked up about it. We are developing a hybrid culture; we're trying to figure out how to blend the old with the new. When the process is complete, Jamaica will be one of the most culturally interesting places on the planet. I feel very positive about this trend.

[@Marcia-zq1vp]

Wow, this brings back memories of Downtown, Montego Bay, on Christmas Eve night, in the 1970s. Sam Sharpe Square would be filled with people going from store to store doing last minute shopping and sprinkled in the crowd would be Junkanoo, popping up, seemingly out of nowhere, to scare people. Oh my goodness, I used to be so afraid of running into them. Such fun memories and disappointment because Jamaica is losing its traditions. Finding Junkanoo during Christmas time should not require an effort.

[@simplychanaemarie]

Thank you so much for this video. The last time I ever saw jonkonnu I was still a kid and only vaguely remember it, I had no idea of the depth of this tradition.

[@namelastname2127]

Thank you Irina for sharing a distance pass memories, Junkanoo otherwise called masquerade when I was growing up in Jamaica, it was always a beautiful thing for us in Sav La Mar for Christmas time, though as a child, I was always scared of them, and I used to ran and hide from them, but I still wanted to look at them. Those day it was so much better, they put so much work in the details of how they used to look and appeared. There are some other groups that are still in other areas of Jamaica if you really check. I've seen some on KZbin in the past couple of years. Irina love you as always, Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 🇯🇲 🇺🇦 💕

[@wordsofbonds1]

I'm very impressed with your fact-finding research, narration, and authenticity. Thanks my friend Bill

[@berydale]

Hi Irina, thank you for reviving this important history of JA. Happy New Year and keep doing what you do. 🙂

[@carloscampbell3732]

Good work you open jamaican eyes oh important is our country

[@Tadrian4084]

Mannnn!!!!! What would I do without irie I totally forgot about this,I haven’t seen this over 30 years. Woooooow I wish the government could help these people who are trying to save our culture. Thanks irie

[@jojoyah_1236]

Thank you, Irene. Your shows are always so interesting. Too many Jamaicans are preoccupied with materialism instead of spending time documenting our history. I have often asked why are there so few if any personal narratives of the lives of regular Jamaicans? We mainly hear the narratives of Reggae singers and the history of Reggae. When history is told in the future, it will be as if the people never existed on the island because NOTHING or NOT MUCH will be known of their personal struggles. THEY NEED TO TELL TEH PEOPLE'S STORY.

[@munch709NL]

its similar to our Mummers here in Newfoundland , Canada.

[@cloverthompson793]

Thanks for the research. I experienced once as a teenager in Mandeville and I was frightened. Now I'm a culture vulture and appreciate the history and meanings behind our festive/ cultural events. Hopefully this video will encourage its revival

[@globallibran378]

Amazing work highlighting this interesting part of our Jamaican culture. I also feared the Jonkunno as a child.Thanks Irina!

[@balmaineb4950]

Happy holidays to you and family Irie 🇯🇲 🇺🇲

[@TheSberkley]

Love them,thanks for documentation of it and sharing it ! ❤️

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Irie. I can tell you growing up in Jamaica. Christmas was very good. But I was scared of Jankonnu did like it love. You show

[@eugeniebeason5103]

Thank you Irina. This was fantastic, I learned a great deal as always from your documentary. I really enjoyed the music...Merry Christmas

[@nobione08]

So good Irina, I love to see it especially St Mary where my father’s family is from representing the culture

[@glenmcdaniel]

You do the best research. Your posts are always professional, authentic and one step above. They are intelligent and informative. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to you and family. Be safe!

[@jojoyah_1236]

This is so amazing. Thank you, a narrative about a Jamaican person that is not about Reggae music.

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Videos are so authentic. Well done Miss Irene.

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Things we take for granted without question, I thank you for the details.

[@sidwalters7233]

Blessings to you Irie and family and everyone a yard❤ May love be in your life, hope be in your heart, and peace fill our globe," the prayer goes.🙏🇯🇲🇨🇦❤️😎

[@deeptruth0811]

I love this documentary, I use to be, scare of them, as a child in the 70s, bring back a lot of memories, thank you and keep doing what you do best, establish Jamaica culture all over the world.

[@madgecoleman2855]

Thank you Irina. I remember hidng from Joncamou as a child but it was fun. I am glad to see a revival hope it continue to grow

[@normahamilton2985]

I'm a senior who grew up with this African style Tradition all my life. They were always at Grand Market.

[@janetraphael3437]

Thank you for your great contribution. I have great memories of back in the early 1990's when I worked in the hotel industry when I attended street festivals once a week on Gloucestershire Avenue Montego Bay, St James, where the jonkonoo were the main feature to entertain the tourists.

[@andreamaitland9525]

I love your videos! They are so informative..I learn more about my history from you than from books..thanks for sharing!!

[@ricardochong6834]

Fascinating. All I can remember of the Jonkunnu was being afraid of them in the late 50's and early 60's. I saw them twice in Kingston (that I can remember) but I did not remember that it was only at Christmas time. Try as I may, I cannot remember them after the early 60's. Now you have given me the meaning and history. Thank you for the enlightenment. 🖤💚💛.

[@septima_mayor]

So amazing! I'm looking to add the Jamaican grater to the collection of my güiro instruments. Mi cyaan wait fi goh a Jamaica❤

[@tarapatrick532]

This is so awesome. Thank you for doing this.

[@robertlalor8090]

Thanks Irena. I did not know 90% of what you shared. Happy New Year.

[@gospfunk]

Much love from NJ, USA! Please post on your community page when Kaya's Jonkonnu documentary is finished and posted. Thank you! Maybe even post your own a very short vid about his documentary as a promotion to help him get more views. Thank you again!

[@mistro888-h2b]

Fantastic video as always Irina… thank you so much for your time in making this video. God bless. And good to know you didn’t pluck out them feathers 😂 Cheers…

[@TheRochester]

Yet again something I never knew about & I am English born Jamaican….👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you Irie fantastic educational video

[@angelaforbes3395]

Excellent video again, thanks for reviving part of our hidden culture. I remember my grandfather telling us about Jonkunmo at Christmas. This is part of our history and should be preserved to teach the younger generation. Thanks for this video. Happy holidays guys ❤️❤️❤️🎄🎉

[@mefieswaby]

Hey Irie thanks for the Jonkonnu experience i learned a lot from your videos and i remember it growing up in Jamaica..Irie i believe you're more of a Jamaican than us actual Jamaicans 😀 🇯🇲🍻cheers

[@patriciajohnson476]

As a child growing up I was very petrified of Jonkonnu. So petrified I would go and hide under the bed. I never knew the history or origin. Thanks for sharing this pertinent information with us.

[@jackiehart7293]

Wow very informative!!! Love this!!

[@sallymorrissey2749]

I have seen this performance at sunscapes and absolutely loved it !! Keep up the good work💃One love

[@naturalyawd7814]

I was traumatized as a young youth by Jonkonnu, I remember hiding under a bed for probably hours after they came to my Aunt's house. I was traumatized for a few years. Now it's a great treat to see them when i go to Jamaica. Awesome Video Miss

[@reneap9049]

Very interesting! We travel to Jamaica often and this is my first time hearing of this celebration. Thank you & Merry Christmas from Memphis, TN. USA.

[@yulandocargill9591]

love this documentary ..also there stage plays /pantomime around Christmas time you check that out some what dying art

[@chayden1402]

We need too bring it back like how it used too be like back in the day..😥we loosing our culture 😔