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Roots and Diaspora
It is estimated that the Jamaican Diaspora (Jamaicans who live and work outside of the island) number at least 2.7 million, the same size as the current local population. Many in the diaspora are second and third Jamaicans whose parents or grandparents left Jamaica decades ago in search of a new life. We long to welcome you back home.
Come wake up your palette with our spicy jerk chicken or jerk pork, escoveich fish and festival, work on your Jamaican accent, feel our infectious music and try the latest dance steps. Discover the breath taking geography that is your heritage, renowned for the diversity of landscape within an area of just 4,244 sq. miles (10,991 sq. km).
Embrace an opportunity to connect with your Jamaican heritage, even meet some of those long lost cousins your parents have been talking about, if only for a short meeting. Visit Jamaica during one of our special festivals such as Emancipation and Independence, Christmas, Jamaica Homecoming, or encourage family members to have your next family reunion, special birthday celebration, romantic wedding or honeymoon in the island. We are waiting to welcome the Jamaican Diaspora, to welcome you home!