Accompong Maroon Festival

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Accompong Maroon Festival Description

An annual celebration by the Accompong Maroons of Western Jamaica, with traditional dancing, singing, feasts and ceremonies.

The festival dates back to the 19th C and commemorates the successful Maroon rebellion against the English who enslaved them.

Hobbies & Activities category: Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs; Festival of arts of short duration; Musical activity or concert hall

Address

Accompong Maroon Festival
Accompong
Jamaica

Tips

Takes place in early January.

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