January 14th 2008 -
It's all about Rastafari in The Caribbean.
Guest Ijahnya Christian made a very interesting discussion as she shared facts about Rastafari with listeners.
The Rastafari movement has spread throughout much of the world, largely through interest generated by reggae music, most notably, that of Jamaican singer/songwriter the late Bob Marley.
Rasta prohibits the eating of Pork. Some Rastas also avoid eating shellfish because like pigs, they are considered to be scavengers. Most Rastas avoid the consumption of all red meat, many do not eat fish or those fish over 12 inches in length, and some are strict vegetarians.
Rastas are renowned for their Dreadlocked hairstyles and many black people today have adopted dreads as an expression of pride in their ethnic identity or simply as a hairstyle. Even people of other ethnic groups whose hair is not even naturally suited to the hairstyle go to great lengths to get dreadlocks.
Rastafari is not a highly organized religion; it is a movement and an ideology. Many Rastas say that it is not a religion at all, but a "Way of Life". Most Rastas do not claim any sect or denomination and thus encourage one another to find faith and inspiration within themselves. In 1996, the International Rastafari Development Society was given consultative status by the United Nations.
Ijahnya is the Executive Director of the Caribbean Rastafari Organisation and she also runs the secretariat from the Athlyi Rogers study center. Ijahnya speaks from the heart and by the end of the show's hour; many were newly enlightened about what Rastafari is all about.
There is still so much to learn about Rastafari, as we go along we will continue the converstaion on Rasta in The Caribbean.
Sister Ijahnya Christian can be be contacted on the following:
The Triple Crown Culture Yard
PO Box 109, The Valley Anguilla
phone:(264) 497-2878