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Bobo Hill is home to the Bobo Shanti, or Bobo Ashanti, House of Ras Tafari. Known for their peaceably militant interpretation of Marcus Garvey’s teachings, the Bobo have been popularized by many dancehall artists who proclaim an affiliation. Paramount to Bobo philosophy and lifestyle are the ever-present themes of self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-respect.
The Jamagination Art Gallery a short walk from Belcour Lodge on the same estate, has a varied collection including works from intuitive and trained painters, plus sculpture, masks, and eccentric furniture pieces in the home gallery throughout the house. Most of the works are for sale. There is no charge for viewing, but an appointment is required.
Tuff Gong Recording Studio: Bob Marley's production base offers a "Making of Music" tour, including a visit to the studio, record printing shop, gallery, and herb garden.
Heritage Fest is an annual festival celebrating Jamaica’s diverse hertitage, with food, music dance and music.
The veteran reggae great celebrates his life and music with a concert, selectors, guest artists and friends.
Irie Jerk Centre: Serves fried and jerk chicken (US$2/piece, quater chicken For US$4 and whole US$15) and pork for US$9/lb and beer US$2.
Cheryl's: serves fry fish, bammy and veggies right on the beach with the wonderful sea breeze, (10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. Tues- Sun)
Bay Front Studio (US$100 d.) is a cozy, well appointed fifth floor self-catering studio apartment overlooking a large pool shared by residents of the complex. The historic buildings of Port Royal can be seen across Kingston Harbour, with the capital city visible to the northeast.
Di Dragon (2-10pm Mon.-Thurs., 2-11pm Fri./Sat., 2-9pm Sun., US$15-25/lb., or around US$60 for a modest meal for two) is an informal backyard Chinese food restaurant specialized in seafood dishes. Try the ginger scallion, black bean sauce, or salt and pepper shrimp, king crab, blue crab, snapper or lobster, and you'll have no regrets.
