Moore Town Maroon Council

Maroon Heritage · Portland

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The principal Windward Maroon community, set deep in the Rio Grande valley of Portland parish. Moore Town is the historic seat of the Windward Maroons and is associated with Nanny of the Maroons, Jamaica's only female National Hero. In 2003 UNESCO proclaimed the Maroon Heritage of Moore Town, including its Kromanti musical traditions, a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, a recognition that has anchored its continuing cultural preservation work.

Contact Information

Address: Moore Town, Portland

Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Moore+Town+Maroon+Portland+Jamaica

About culture in Jamaica

Jamaica is a cultural superpower — birthplace of reggae, dancehall, ska, rocksteady, and dub. The Bob Marley Museum in Kingston and Bob Marley Mausoleum at Nine Mile in St. Ann are pilgrimages for fans worldwide. Devon House National Heritage Site, Trench Town Culture Yard, and the National Gallery tell the Kingston story. Up north, Rose Hall Great House, Greenwood Great House, and Falmouth's Georgian streets reveal the plantation past. Port Royal, the old pirate capital, sits at the end of the Palisadoes peninsula.

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