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The
Rastafarian movement, which began in Jamaica in the 1930s, has been
a significant influence on many of the young people in the community
over the last two or three generations, having an effect on dress,
hair, food and language.
Individuals,
and groups such as ‘Akoma’ have done much to educate
citizens of Gloucester in the culture and traditions of the
African-Caribbean community.
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It
has also been partly responsible for the increase in pride in an
African heritage.
Over
the years, schools, youth and community organisations have increasingly
shown interest in the art, music, dance and food of the Caribbean
and Africa.
Individuals,
and groups such as Akoma have done much to educate citizens of Gloucester
in the culture and traditions of the African-Caribbean community.
In
recognition of the fact that a large number of people from the Caribbean,
and Jamaica in particular, had settled in Gloucester, twinning links
between the city and St Ann in Jamaica were pursued, following successful
twinnings with European towns.
A St
Ann Society was formed in 1992 and the links have been strengthened
over the years, with both civic and private visits and, more recently,
school linking.
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