Comments on: Annual Maroon Festival In Accompong Town, Jamaica: Celebrating Freedom & Courage

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My 7 Links Challenge: A Year of Travel Blogging in Review — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:49:26 +0000

[...] 6. A post I didn’t feel got the attention it deserved: Annual Maroon Festival in Accompong Town – Celebrating Freedom and Courage [...]

By: Lebawit Lily Girma

Lebawit Lily Girma — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:54:41 +0000

Thanks Diane!

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:38:25 +0000

Excellent post. The part other translation for you name touched me. I love the elders.

By: Lebawit Lily Girma

Lebawit Lily Girma — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:10:54 +0000

Thanks Rosalind! It’s a very special place indeed. I hope I can stay longer next time and celebrate all day!

By: Fly Girl

Fly Girl — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:34:58 +0000

OHH, Accompong is such an unforgettable place! You really captured how special it is.

By: lilyg

lilyg — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:06:16 +0000

@Stephanie, thank you!

@Mike, thanks! You’re so right – their interpretation is fascinating given that, like you said, they were warriors. And in itself, a perfect example of how we all view the world through our own experiences and history.
It was great to see you there! Hope I do get to attend over and over!

By: mike

mike — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:44:04 +0000

nice post. especially love the way they interpreted your name. maroons are traditionally a wartime people and the difference perspective is always interesting.
keep coming back!

By: The Travel Chica

The Travel Chica — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:07:15 +0000

Enjoyed this post and love the photos!