Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 368
Events
JAMAICA
POPULATION
JULY
Reggae Sumfest
SIZE
2.715 million (2013) 10,991 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
English
CURRENCY
Jamaican Dollar
(1 US dollar equals 126.604 Jamaican Dollars )
Kingston
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
290 C / 830 F
This is a huge, highly anticipated event which
is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Local and international artistes such as Damian
“Junior Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley, Beres
Hammond, Beenie Man, among others will charm
the enthusiastic crowds for one week of pure
island vibes.
www.reggaesumfest.com
AUGUST
MoBay Jerk Festival
This outdoor event is all about Jamaica’s jerk
meats. There are activities for the entire family
to enjoy including celebrity cook-offs, music,
sale of clothes and craft items, and an overall
celebration of Jamaica’s culinary signature dish,
jerk.
www.montegobayjerkfestival.com
AUGUST
Ocho Rios Seafood Festival
A festive day of culinary pleasures.
SEPTEMBER
Jamaica Bridal Expo and Conference
Soon-to-be Brides and Grooms, this is for you.
If you’ve ever thought of getting married on a
Caribbbean island, this expo will give you all the
information you need for planning your special
day.
www.jamaicabridalexpo.com