Members at a Style Bits of Jamaica occasion.
Picture by Shaun Walsh
Get able to embark on a vibrant journey to Jamaica with out leaving the borough of Brooklyn. Style Bits of Jamaica, the beloved cultural showcase of Jamaican flavors and traditions, is again for its eighth 12 months on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, 3:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Hosted on the picturesque Rooftop of Brooklyn Commons, 495 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, this occasion guarantees to be “an unforgettable celebration of Jamaican tradition,” based on Andrea Daley, the Jamaican-born publicist for the occasion.
Daley instructed Caribbean Life that, for the previous seven years, Style Bits of Jamaica has delighted attendees with its “distinctive, beautiful, intimately curated expertise.
“This 12 months, we invite you as soon as once more to savor the indelible flavors of the island that so many know and love,” she mentioned. “From the world-famous jerk rooster to the scintillating and hypnotic rum punch, Style Bits of Jamaica guarantees to tantalize your style buds.
“Jamaica’s distinctive, vibrant flavors will probably be showcased in its meals, fruits, herbs and spices, reminding everybody why Jamaicans are thought-about ‘vibrant and spicy,’” Daley added.
Underneath the theme, “Pineapple Notes with hints of Lime and Ginger,” she mentioned this 12 months’s occasion guarantees an array of recent options and surprises.
“Whether or not you’re a long-time fan or experiencing our tradition for the primary time, Style Bits of Jamaica goals to rejuvenate and encourage from a spot of nostalgia,” mentioned Kim Morrison, proprietor of Distinctive Weddings and Excursions, and the brainchild behind the occasion.
“For newcomers, it’s a mild nudge to think about Jamaica as your subsequent journey vacation spot — the complete island expertise awaits,” she added.
Daley mentioned New York Metropolis, melting pot of cultures and folks, “presents the proper backdrop for this cultural extravaganza.”
She mentioned the borough of Brooklyn, identified for its accessibility and variety, is “an excellent setting for celebrating Jamaican heritage and flavors.
“Very similar to Distinctive’s buyer base, attendees of Style Bits of Jamaica have a ardour for journey, a curiosity for cultures, and a deep appreciation for the heat that comes from embracing variety,” Daley mentioned.
She mentioned music will even take heart stage on the occasion, paying homage to Jamaica’s wealthy musical heritage, including that Mento, Ska, Reggae and Dancehall have lengthy captured the hearts of individuals worldwide.
“Jamaica’s tradition is steeped in its African ancestry and the experiences of its forefathers,” she mentioned. “The wealthy storytelling, by way of folks songs and memorable ‘sayings’, displays a language that has been preserved by way of generations, and this legacy will probably be celebrated by way of the musical choices, the meals and the mini-museum.
“Style Bits of Jamaica is a one-of-a-kind occasion, and we are able to’t wait to share the magic of Jamaica with you,” Daley added. “Let’s have a good time the vibrancy of Jamaican tradition collectively.”
Amongst sponsors are: Grace Meals USA; Membership Kingston and Membership Mobay; CMM, Inc.; LC Promotions; Jamaica Vacationer Board; Brooklyn Commons; Jammins Leisure; Bullzii Advertising; Braata Productions; American Basis for The College of the West Indies; and TK’s Kake Kingdom.
