Browse Exhibits (5 total)
Rastafarian Culture
Despite what many people think they know about Rastafarians, it is fair to say, there are many misconceptions. Firstly, Rastafari is seen as a way of life, not a religion, although there are some (few) rasta's themselves who call it a religion. Many people are bent on calling any person with dreadlocks, or anyone who lives apart from the rest of society (in the 'bush'), a Rasta. Reggae musicians and (most popular) 'weed smokers' are also lumped together under the Rastafarian umbrella. Clearly those external references only create a more disillusioned understanding and unidentifiable characteristic of true Rastafarians, and what Rastafarianism actually is.
History of The Rastafarians
A detailed description and analysis of the Rastafarian Movement in Dominica. Why and when did it begin? Who were involved? What events occurred? How did the evolution of the word 'dread' affect social, economic and political life in Dominica? All these questions will be answered through critical analysis by the author- Medisha Augustine.
Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica is of volcanic origin and stands picturesquely between two French neighbouring islands: Guadeloupe (to the north) and Martinique (to the south).
