Kingston residents are characterized by an incredibly cheerful and positive nature, they are full of love for their homeland and life. This attitude may seem completely carefree and frivolous to some foreign guests; in fact, local people just know how to enjoy life and all its delights to their fullest. They are very welcoming and friendly, always ready to help tourists, provide any kind of assistance or keep a casual conversation going. While walking through the city streets, you can see smiling people at every step. If one of them smiles at you, you should definitely smile back.
1. Kingston residents speak English fluently, while other foreign languages are much less common here. To show your respect for citizens, you can learn a few simple phrases in their native … 
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The Rastafarian subculture originated in Kingston and continues to live to this day. The most famous rastaman was the singer Bob Marley who has become a cult personality for locals. The main conviction of the Rastafarians is the pacifist position. Marijuana is considered their main symbol, which is customarily used for ritual purposes.
In general, local people can be described as very polite and prone to a conservative attitude. They honor their historical traditions and orders, which change extremely rarely and with great reluctance. Manifestations of politeness in any forms are always admired here, so you should not skimp on them. Hold the door in the store, say "thank you" and "please", yield the sear in public transport - any similar signs will surely be appreciated by Kingston residents.
The most popular shopping area in Kingston is Half Way Tree, this is where you should look for the most popular clothing stores, all kinds of specialty and souvenir shops. Despite the huge … Open
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The carnival was first organized in Kingston in 1989 at the initiative of representatives of popular musical group Oakridge Boys. The very first carnival turned out to be quite modest, it was participated by just about 150 people. Next year, the number of participants has increased several times. In 1990, the carnival in Kingston was headed by Byron Lee, the founder and key member of the Dragonaires band.
Kingston is a large trading port, a center of trading and tourism. The city is located in one of the bays. Kingston is surrounded by small settlements and villages. For many years fishing … Open
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The costume procession is always accompanied by the rhythms of calypso - musical accompaniment is paid a lot of attention. It is noteworthy that the Kingston Carnival traditionally brings together people of all ages. On festive days, special children's processions pass along city streets, and among participants of "adult" processions, one can often see elderly people.
There are a lot of fascinating entertainment centers and museums in Kingston. Tourists with children just do not have to be bored here. They should definitely visit the Miller Museum of … Open
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National traditions of Jamaica
English is the official language in Jamaica. As a rule, people working in hotels and tourist-related industries can speak English well. In everyday life, Jamaicans talk to each other in a local dialect called Patois (Patwa or Patwah). Patois sounds like a combination of English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages, as well as different African dialects. Rastafarian slang makes this language even more interesting. Of course, tourists can hardly understand Patois, so if a Jamaican speaks this language to a foreigner, it is a good idea to ask politely to say it in English. The language has become an important part of the island’s culture and traditions, so when communicating with local people do not even try to hint about the superiority of English to Patois.
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