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JAMAICA

You'll find thatched-roof roundhouses that are African in origin. Like some of our sculpture. And some of our food. And most of our faces.

99% of Jamaicans had ancestors who came from Africa 200 years ago.

You still find Africa here.

Our roundhouses are authentic centerpost "native" structures.

Our mento rhythm is much like Ghana's highlife music.

We eat ackee (from West Africa).

Our men wear a jacket, the "kareeba," similar to a Tanzanian suit.
 
You can buy African-looking sculpture, paintings. By Jamaicans.

But, our Africanness isn't pure.

Like many of us, Andrea Fettiplace and Winston Stona have had other nations added to their African heritage. 

African is Jamaican. In Jamaica.

If you'd like to mix business and pleasure, think about holding your convention here.

In between exploring our fascinating African heritage and our lush Jamaican scenery, you can take advantage of our superb convention facilities. 

Hotels throughout the island offer special group rates, large meeting rooms, and modern technical facilities.

For more information on conventions in Jamaica, write to:
William Allen
Director of Marketing
Jamaica Tourist Board
200 Park Ave., Suite 254
New York, N.Y. 10017

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