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Rastafari indigenous village
Welcome to the IION Station (Indigenous Initiating Circle of Nature) way of life, where ital food is mandatory and natural existence preferred.
One must walk through the spirit of the feminine energiser, Oshune, a name the IION Rastafarian community gave to the body of water at the entrance to their society near Montego River Gardens.
Before reaching the Rastafari Indigenous Village, a new attraction in Montego Bay, St James, visitors are expected to take in the essence of nature with the short river crossing.
Guests can explore Rastafari vitality through song, food, herbs and spices and crafts.
"This village is a working space where we practice our arts and crafts," said Edi Wray, the village's director and tour guide.
carefree
<span style="font-weight: bold">Clothed in burlap and smelling of kush, an African incense oil, people of the village walk around in a seemingly carefree manner, politely welcoming visitors with a larger-than-life smile and a willingness to teach.</span>
Wray, or First Man as he is often referred, said some of the fundamental principles of the village are to promote healthy living and educate others about the importance of coexisting with various species. Further, the area is meant to create an outlet for Rastafarians to freely express themselves.
IION Knaka, spiritual leader of the village, is happy to receive visitors at the town gates.
"We wish to relate to the outside world," Knaka said. "We want people to learn about our way of living."
The indigenous village comprises farmers, motivational speakers, musicians, and artisans. Through spiritual leaders and specialists, the Rastafarian belief, which gained prominence from African emperor, Haile Selassie, is shared with guests from all over the world.
According to Wray, the village has the largest collection of herbs in Jamaica. With penny royal for relief of stomach cramps and Jamaican peppermint for digestion located on the grounds, each herb is designated for a healthier lifestyle and natural healing.
Wray is grateful for the buzz surrounding <span style="font-weight: bold">the authentic village</span>
and is most pleased by visitor responses regarding the village idea and their overwhelming acceptance of Jamaican culture.
"We are very proud of the appreciation from visitors," Wray said. "While the village stands on the belief of Rastafarianism, everything here is all things Jamaican and we are proud to promote the culture of the island."
Wray said the village is testament to others that someone with virtually nothing can <span style="font-weight: bold">start a business</span> 
. He referred to the fact that before the village was created, many persons were selling incense on the streets.
He credits the Rastafari Indigenous Village for allowing him to be who he is as an individual, as well as maintain a balance of integrating business operations in a natural, communal way. He views the open, organic setting of the village as an allowance to freely express himself, and he encourages visitors to do the same.
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Welcome to the IION Station (Indigenous Initiating Circle of Nature) way of life, where ital food is mandatory and natural existence preferred.
One must walk through the spirit of the feminine energiser, Oshune, a name the IION Rastafarian community gave to the body of water at the entrance to their society near Montego River Gardens.
Before reaching the Rastafari Indigenous Village, a new attraction in Montego Bay, St James, visitors are expected to take in the essence of nature with the short river crossing.
Guests can explore Rastafari vitality through song, food, herbs and spices and crafts.
"This village is a working space where we practice our arts and crafts," said Edi Wray, the village's director and tour guide.
carefree
<span style="font-weight: bold">Clothed in burlap and smelling of kush, an African incense oil, people of the village walk around in a seemingly carefree manner, politely welcoming visitors with a larger-than-life smile and a willingness to teach.</span>
Wray, or First Man as he is often referred, said some of the fundamental principles of the village are to promote healthy living and educate others about the importance of coexisting with various species. Further, the area is meant to create an outlet for Rastafarians to freely express themselves.
IION Knaka, spiritual leader of the village, is happy to receive visitors at the town gates.
"We wish to relate to the outside world," Knaka said. "We want people to learn about our way of living."
The indigenous village comprises farmers, motivational speakers, musicians, and artisans. Through spiritual leaders and specialists, the Rastafarian belief, which gained prominence from African emperor, Haile Selassie, is shared with guests from all over the world.
According to Wray, the village has the largest collection of herbs in Jamaica. With penny royal for relief of stomach cramps and Jamaican peppermint for digestion located on the grounds, each herb is designated for a healthier lifestyle and natural healing.
Wray is grateful for the buzz surrounding <span style="font-weight: bold">the authentic village</span>
and is most pleased by visitor responses regarding the village idea and their overwhelming acceptance of Jamaican culture."We are very proud of the appreciation from visitors," Wray said. "While the village stands on the belief of Rastafarianism, everything here is all things Jamaican and we are proud to promote the culture of the island."
Wray said the village is testament to others that someone with virtually nothing can <span style="font-weight: bold">start a business</span>
. He referred to the fact that before the village was created, many persons were selling incense on the streets.He credits the Rastafari Indigenous Village for allowing him to be who he is as an individual, as well as maintain a balance of integrating business operations in a natural, communal way. He views the open, organic setting of the village as an allowance to freely express himself, and he encourages visitors to do the same.
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....is revealing fi real 
but Bruce a try hangle it still... 
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