点评:My partner and I enjoyed an engaging and insightful visit to the living Rastafarian Indigenous Village in October 2023. Mid-morning, we were greeted by village resident, Queen I, on the edge of the property. She was ever-present for the remainder of the day, guiding us throughout, tailoring aspects of the visit to our interests and understanding. Her enthusiasm and articulation made her an excellent ambassador for the community. She personalised the stories and information shared, and delivered everything with grace, poise and a glowing smile. Queen I explained the origins of the community, the vision for the future and the Rastafi belief system. We toured the community garden and orchid, the bush bath and, Queen I's personal project, organic soap manufacture (a true delight for the senses, you can purchase on the community's website if interested). We were also fortunate to enjoy a private sit-down conversation with King Toto, one of the community's founders and principle drum maker, about his life and perspectives. And, after participating in the preparation of and relishing a delicious ital (Rastafi Vegan) meal, we spoke with First Man on the evolution of Rastafarianism in Jamaica since the 1930s and the return to Zion. Finally, we savoured an opportunity to participate in a drumming/chanting ceremony in the tabernacle as those willing enjoyed the sacrament (ganja). Unlike many sights in Jamaica, this is not commercialised or mass market. As such, to book this intimate experience contact the community over email or WhatsApp with at least a few days notice and be grateful for the opportunity to engage with an often misunderstood yet influential part of Jamaica's identity, past, present and future. A real treat!
翻译:2023 年 10 月,我和我的伴侣对生机勃勃的拉斯特法里土著村庄进行了一次引人入胜且富有洞察力的访问。上午,我们在村庄边缘受到了村庄居民 Queen I 的欢迎。在当天剩下的时间里,她一直在场,全程指导我们,根据我们的兴趣和理解定制访问的各个方面。她的热情和表达使她成为社区的优秀大使。她个性化分享的故事和信息,并以优雅、镇定和灿烂的微笑传达一切。女王一世解释了社区的起源、未来愿景和拉斯塔菲信仰体系。我们参观了社区花园和兰花、灌木浴室以及一世女王的个人项目有机肥皂制造(真正的感官享受,如果有兴趣,您可以在社区网站上购买)。我们还很幸运地与社区创始人之一兼主要鼓制作人 King Toto 进行了一次私人的坐下来交谈,谈论了他的生活和观点。在参与准备并品尝了美味的意大利(拉斯塔法素食)餐后,我们与《第一人》谈论了自 1930 年代以来牙买加拉斯塔法里主义的演变以及回归锡安。最后,我们有机会在圣堂里参加击鼓/诵经仪式,让那些愿意的人享受圣餐(ganja)。与牙买加的许多景点不同,这里不是商业化的或大众市场的。因此,要预订这种亲密体验,请通过电子邮件或 WhatsApp 联系社区,并至少提前几天通知,并感谢有机会与牙买加身份、过去、现在和未来中经常被误解但有影响力的部分进行接触。真正的享受!