Jamaican Historical Features
Before it was called Ras Tafari. But when he was Crowned Emperor of Ethiopia adopted that name(Hailse Selassie). This historical event was very important for Jamaica because the Rastafarians said that he is a god(Jah) incarnated in the messiah redeemer. But how was it that the emperor of Ethiopia, whose capital is located at almost 8,000 miles of Kingston, ended up being worshiped in Jamaica?
The link between the two, in fact, was forged by a group of poor Jamaicans who believed that Ras Tafari's chorus was the fulfillment of a prophecy and that he was their Redeemer, the Messiah of the Book of kings, Lord of lords "They believed that he would free them, taking them out of their life of poverty in the Caribbean and lifting them to Africa, the land of their ancestors and their spiritual center
1988 - Reggae Boyz World Cup Qualification was achieved
and in 1993 Lisa Hanna Claims Miss world #39s crown.
These historical events in Jamaica are interesting since most people are interested in this type of thing. These events when you start reading them catch you and you will want to continue reading more, more and more.
Sometimes these historical events can be learned but many do not realize it. It is not so bad to know a little about another country that is not ours because you may have things that are more striking or more interesting, because Jamaica has many things that you love and did not know.
By Antonio De La Ossa
