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This festival takes place in Negril and is a celebration of Rastafarian culture The festival features live music, poetry, and dance performances, and is a great way to learn about the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs

In November 2015, RII staged the inaugural Rastafari RootzfestTM in Negril, Jamaica and will be staging t h e 9 t h A n n u a l R a s t a f a r i goal has surely been accomplished as the festival gets bigger and more impactful each year

Party central explodes in Negril every August for the Jamaica independence holiday with Dream Weekend. This four to five-day festival draws a younger crowd with a fast-paced high energy set of musical events featuring reggae and dancehall acts that bring the usually quiet town to life

The festival started over ten years ago has since evolved into an international delight for Jamaicans home and abroad who make the trek home every year to party. It may have started with mainly college-aged students on break making the trip every summer but these kids have grown with the festival and it has exploded into what it is today

Please ensure you book early for this one as the whole town will be sold out long before summer from the beach shacks to the luxury allinclusive resorts

These are just a few of the many reggae shows and festivals that take place in Jamaica Whether you ' re a reggae fan or just looking to experience the vibrant culture of the island, these events are sure to provide an unforgettable experience roots, rock and conscious reggae vibe

They prohibit selling and consumption of alcohol and meat, only fish products are allowed There are also restrictions on profanity and certain types of lyrics

The two-day event is held in St Ann, close to Ocho Rios and again will be all-nighters so bring a blanket and a chair If you ' re a fan of true reggae music, you'll love this festival and the vibe it brings

This festival takes place in Montego Bay and features a variety of genres, including reggae The festival is known for its high-energy performances and world-class musicians It is a wonderful opportunity to see some of the biggest names in reggae music

The festival is an annual event and traditionally has been a threeday music festival held the last weekend of January It encompasses a range of music genres, including jazz, R&B, blues, Latin, reggae, soca, and various musical fusions In 2010, the festival was extended to seven days and was hosted at different venues starting in Kingston, Jamaica, continuing in various hotels in Montego Bay, and culminating with three days at its new home, the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny

The festival has attracted numerous international artists, including Dr John, Celine Dion, Gladys Knight, Maroon 5, Natalie Cole, Diana Ross, Kenny Rogers, Anita Baker, Hall & Oates, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maxi Priest, Billy Ocean, and Mariah Carey Local acts include Tarrus Riley, Christopher Martin, Marcia Griffiths, and Chronixx

RootzfestTM in 2023

The goal of the festival was to produce a comprehensive, educational, and well-organized Rastafari event that celebrates Rastafari ideology, 'livity', and culture tells the story of Rastafari and grassroots to the struggle for the legalization of ganja while celebrating the decriminalization of ganja in Jamaica That

Sixty-eight percent of millennials say they are more likely to have sex on Valentine's Day than any other day of the year according to the 2017 Millennial Sex Survey by SKYN Condoms.

Not-so-coincidentally, February 14 is also National Condom Day in the United States This makes sense, especially considering the 2012 statistic from LifeStyles Condoms that found, on average, 87 condoms are used every second during Valentine's Day If you do the math that means around 7,516,800 condoms are used on Valentine's Day alone

Only 39 percent of American high school students learn how to use a condom in health class This number is low, but unfortunately it's also not surprising Adequate sex education is severely lacking in the United States Not only do a large number of states require schools to stress abstinence, but many states don't mandate lessons about contraception at all

National Condom Awareness Day is celebrated on February 14 to raise awareness about practicing safe sex The day promotes conversations about using condoms during sexual activities, the correct usage of condoms, and reducing the shame attached to buying and carrying condoms This day is about celebrating healthy relationships, highlighting the importance of safe and consensual sex, and promoting positive sexual health, looking after our sexual health, and preventing unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, etc

As we approach Valentine's Day 2023 we dedicate the day or night or both to practicing safe sex, getting tested, and having fun