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Traditional jamaican dress
by Diana
(Australia)
QUESTION:.
Hello my son is have an international dress day at school. My mother is half Jamaican, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what traditional Jamaican dress is?
ANSWER: October-14-2009 by Wellesley Gayle
Hi Diana,
Thanks for asking, and for the appreciation of your roots.
I actually answered a very similar question sometime last year.
Take a peek at this page to see my response.
Also, please read the article Jamaican costumes for even more.
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