“Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives vibes about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We are at the 6th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay this week. We asked 12 delegates the question “What about Jamaica and Jamaicans makes you smile?”
Kris Staple, South Dakota USA- The food, the music and the people
Donna Mellinese, Jamaica – Nature, food & music. There is music playing at every corner. The diverse food and the serenity of our nature.
Viltest Smart, Jamaica – The Delicious Food, the Pretty Women and vibrant atmosphere
Nadine Williams, Canada – The brave men and their cat calls, smiling every day, all day!!!
Maria Kellier – The language! We know how to say anything and make you feel good. Jamaicans can make you laugh in any situation. Tek bad things mek joke, my Jamaica
Hansel Fletcher, USA – Jamaians are the most creative people
Malachi Smith, South Florida, USA – Vibes, vitality, rhythms clashing, hugging waves of excitement everyday and everywhere
Brandi Levy, UK– I love the Jamaican sunshine the scenery is extremely beautiful. I also love the community vibesz and the cultural spirit. The nightlife is also very vibrant.
Dowadoneye Ojarikre, UK – I love that as soon as I step off the lane I feel at home
Janelle Brady, Canada –Their ability to welcome folks across diverse backgrounds
Ingrid Parchment, Jamaica – Children playing in the rain and being carefree
Heather Chishlom, Jamaica-USA Chamber of Commerce Central Floria – My grandmother’s mispronounceation of some English words like “amazen” (amazing) and “manazable” (mannerable).
The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans.
If you would like to participate in this series :
1) Send comments or write on a white board/Poster your answer to the following question: “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans Make you Smile”?” Please DO NOT write a simple one liner “the people” or “the food” or the “the beach” For ideas, see the other photos in this series.
2) Send an email to [email protected] titled “Smile Jamaica” with your smiling photo attached and please include the city/country where you live, and your name.
