The African Descended people who live in the Caribbean, Americas have always resisted, attempts to complete colonisation by creating systems, societies and values of their own against the wishes of those who could only enslave their bodys, but not their minds. From Maroon to Rastafari african spirit is alive, vibrant and being rediscoverd in the Caribbean, EU, USA, Africa.
The movement began in the 1930's Marcus Garvey once Prophetic, a King would be crowned in Africa. This was Ras Tafari better known as Emporer Haile Selassie of Ethopia, soon the members start to call themselves Rastaman or Rastas.
The most famous was Bob Marley, he has spread it out all over the World with his Reagge Music. In his songs you will hear about Freedom, Justice, Liberty, Love, Peace and Unity. Repartriat to Africa physically and/or Spiritually. Still now a days the life style of Rastas is very natural. They prefer to work for themselves. So beside Music you will find them in all kind of jobs, very talented in wood work, crafts like bamboo, calabash, jewleries, painters, shomakers and many more...
As Farmer to take care of animals or plant fruits and vegetables without using chemicals.
The most identifable characteristic of Rastas is their matted hair or locks. No trimming, no shaving. For example using Aloe, ratchet and cacao to wash it, prefer River, rain and spring water. Most are vegetarian, some eat fish or also meat. In generaly Rastas very particular what goes in their body, staying close to the nature.
A HEALTHY BODY KEEPS A HEALTHY MIND!!!!