how to say HELLO 👋 in Jamaica

how to say HELLO 👋 in Jamaica - in 2020 🙂

Published: Sun, 07/12/20

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My-Island-Jamaica Digest Ezine: July 12, 2020

Intro / Feature

Happy Sunday !

As you probably know, are many ways to say hello in Jamaican patois, and new ones seems to emerge, ever so often!

Perhaps the most 'universal' though is 'Wah Gwaan', with a sort of questioning tone. That greeting / response by the way, was made even more popular after former US president, Barack Obama, used it during his inaugural visit to Jamaica on April 8, 2015.

But there are a lot more! Kesha took on this question recently with a fulsome answer.

Here (below) is the link to the question with her response: http://www.my-island-jamaica.com/how-to-say-hello-in-jamaican.html

Please be sure to read and share.

And now, my...

Featured Video!

Last week I promised you something 'sweet'.

Well, to be totally honest with you, it was not quite the sweet I had in mind, but this one couldn't have had a better timing - and equally (sumptuously) sweet!

It's Mangoes! Jamaican Mangoes.

I did a mango bush (mango walk) tour a few days ago, and couldn't wait to share it with you.

Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYr5jXZin1s

You may also watch it in the frame below.

It's MANGO TIME! | Let's Go To 'Mango Walk' | Mango Season Jamaica

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Featured Jamaican Product

We inherited it from the British, they say, but we have certainly mastered the art of making it. Its Jamaican Patties!

Ask the patty lovers and they'll tell you, Jamaican patties are the best!
Read more about this signature Jamaican product here: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_meat_patties.html

And, if you are looking for a recipe, my associate provided a great, yet simple and easy one. Here is the link: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/jamaican_beef_patty.html

Recognition

I am going to be honest with you, this one was a little emotional.

It came in from Jermaine, and he started like this...

"You are a true blessing and gift from the father...."!

It made my day!

So thanks again Jermaine for your feedback my friend! It is truly a blessing to be able of such service to so many persons, in and out, of Jamaica.

Did You Know?

... Jamaica was the first Caribbean Country to gain independence?

Well, now you know!

And yes, this too, is yet another Jamaican fun fact that was extracted from my 16 fun facts about Jamiaca article: https://www.my-island-jamaica.com/fun_facts_about_jamaica.html

And Before You Go...

Whatever you do, please don't miss next week's edition; I won't say much more :-)

Have a great rest of the day, and week, my friend.

And please, continue to #StaySafeAndSane during this nasty Covid-19 pandemic.

Regards,

Wellesley Gayle

Website: My-Island-Jamaica.com

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