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The true beauty of Jamaica is the mix of people who call this island their home. It is the basis of Jamaica's national motto : "Out of Many, One People". When you visit Jamaica you'll meet upon friendly smiling faces and a people endowed with an innate spirit of hospitality. We're effervescent and exuberant, with an energy that is felt worldwide through our music and culture.

We are a diverse nation because of our past. Our documented history begins when Christopher Columbus first came to Jamaica in May of 1494. The Spanish ruled the land for a century and a half until they were defeated by the English in 1655. Slavery and sugar cultivation became Jamaica's main trade. Slavery was abolished in 1834. In the 10 years that followed, much of modern Jamaica was forged.

It is the mix and coming together of African retention dances and music of 5 the region and Jamaica in particular, with popular culture, and youthful "innovation". As the home of reggae, dancehall, and other genres of Jamaican music, there are endless o live concerts, shows, and festivals that fill the Jamaican event calendar each year.