Latest Additions on Jamaican Patwah

Maypole dancing is a celebratory folk dance performed around a decorated pole.

Jamaican Festival is a simple fried sweet bread type dumpling. Although sweeter in taste, it is served as a side dish to Jamaican classic dishes such as fried fish, Jamaican Escovitch Fish, Quick & Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken!

"Gaulin" is the Jamaican term for a heron bird

Trenchtown is a area in Kingston, Jamaica where Marley grew up.

"Rat Bat" is the Jamaican Patois name for nocturnal flying mammal

Dinki Mini is a traditional Jamaican dance performed during funeral processions, combining slow and mournful movements with rhythmic footwork.

Jamaican Saltfish Fritters

"Stamp and Go" is a traditional Jamaican dish consisting of deep-fried saltfish (salted codfish) fritters. The name "Stamp and Go" is derived from the process of stamping (or crushing) the saltfish into small pieces before mixing it with flour, herbs, spices, and other ingredients. The resulting mixture is then shaped into small balls or patties and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Stamp and Go is often enjoyed as a popular snack or appetizer in Jamaica and is commonly served with a side of spicy dipping sauce.

Patois: Mi wah "Stamp and Go" fi brekfast
English: I want Jamaican Saltfish Fritters for breakfast

Stomach

Patois: Mi tomuk a bun mi
English: I'm getting stomach burns

"Jamaican Mafia" is an action-packed Jamaican film that delves into the underworld of organized crime on the island.

Thousand dollar

Ghett'a Life is a powerful drama about a young man's struggle to escape the violence of the ghetto through boxing.

Smile Orange is a satirical comedy that humorously depicts the tourism industry in Jamaica.