Jamaican Proverbs
Every dawg has his day and every puss his 4 oclock
We shouldn't behave as if we are better than others, or allow our position in life to blind us to the needs of others, because everyone including the least among us, will have their moment.
One, one coco full basket
Success comes through steady progress. It does not happen overnight, take it slowly.
What town is the capital of the parish of St Ann
St Ann's Bay - is the capital of St Ann. One of the most important archaeological sites in Jamaica, the site of the first Spanish settlement and the island's first capital, Seville, can be found on the Seville property, about 1 mile west of the town
Which town in Jamaica was the first to have electricity?
Black River -- The wealth in Black River contributed to it being the first town in Jamaica to be lit by electricty in 1893.
Name this Festival song: "This man don't trouble no man..."
“Bam Bam” by The Maytals (1966)
Yuh cyaan carry two face undah one hat
Practice what you preach. Don't be a hypocrite
Blood ticka dan wata
The bond between blood relatives is much stronger than the bond between friends and aquaintances.
What was the first Capital of Jamaica (think way back!)?
Seville -- The first Spanish settlers arrived in 1509, an named their first settlement and capital of Jamaica as Sevilla la Nueva (New Seville) in St Ann, located about 2 miles west of of St Ann's Bay.
In which parish did Christopher Columbus first land?
St Ann - When Christopher Columbus arrived in Jamaica on May 5, 1494, he anchored off the coast of the parish of St. Ann. He named the spot where he landed, Santa Gloria. There is some uncertainty about whether Santa Gloria is now St. Ann's Bay or Discovery Bay, both of which are in ST Ann, but the generally accepted answer is St Ann's Bay.
Name this 1971 festival song: "I will never leave your shores, I'll never run away..."
“Land of My Birth” by Eric Donaldson (1978)
Yes yes neva carry man ova mountain
It takes more than talk to get through difficult situations
Haad ayse pickney bite rackstone
Children that are disobedient will learn things the hard way. This phrase makes you wonder why the choice of the image of biting rock stone... it is possibly a description of the eventual reality when a kid runs wildly and does not heed the warning to stop, they eventually end up falling with a busted lip.
When did Jamaica become an independent nation from Britain?
August 6, 1962 -- Jamaica was granted its independence from England in 1962, after more than 300 years of British colonial rule.
Which of the Jamaican National Heros was a Maroon?
Nanny - was declared a National Hero in 1976, she was a Maroon leader whose monument is located in Moore Town, Portland (in the mountains about 9 miles from Port Antonio).
Name the festival song: "sip yu watas, love yu daughter.....
1974 – Tinga Stewart with “Play de Music”
De olda de moon, de brighter it shines
Often used to mean 'The older the person, the wise they are'
Every lang lane ave a turning
Nothing lasts forever
Which parish has the lowest elevation?
Kingston -- Long Mountain at 337m / 1106ft
Which Jamaican town had running water before New York city?
Falmouth -- The sugar trade during the 18th and 19th centuries created such an economic boom in Falmouth that became one of the most progressive towns in the Western Hemisphere.
Name the festival song...."thou the roads were rock and the hills were steep"
Give Thanks and Praise with Roy Rayon – The winner in 1987
Same bird weh carry news come, a de same bird tek eh back
The person who brings gossip to you is likely to be the same one to gossip about you
Nuh all foot inna boot a good foot
Outward appearances is not always a good judge of something.
What is the largest parish (size) in Jamaica?
St Ann -- 1,213km² / 468.34mi²
In which county is Manchester located?
Middlesex - Manchester is the western most parish of Middlesex
Buju Banton - I Am A Jamaican (JCDC Song Competition 2020)