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during the summer months don't be surprised to see fires across
the island as farmers burn off the stubble of harvested crops.
During this time, the air sometimes becomes heavy with smoke
and burnt sugar.
Festivals
There are always plenty of reasons to visit Jamaica; a full list of
festivals gives couples even more excuses. One of the biggest is
February's
Bob Marley Week
with Reggae Sunsplash. The
memory of the reggae great is remembered with a week of activ-
ities.
One of the most elegant events is the
Sugar Cane Ball,
held in
February at Round Hill Hotel in Montego Bay. For over two de-
cades, this formal ball has raised money for local charities.
In April, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay celebrate with
Carnival.
Horse lovers can enjoy the
Red Stripe Horse Show
and
Gym-
khana
at Chukka Cove in Ocho Rios, an annual event that
brings in top riders from Jamaica, Europe, and the US.
Negril celebrates
Carnival
in May, adding further festivity to
this already fun-loving town.
Summer brings plenty of music to the island, starting with the
Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
in June, with a week of interna-
tional performers from the US, England, France, Holland, Ja-
pan, and the Caribbean. Jazz events take place in Ocho Rios as
well as Montego Bay, with jazz teas, festivals on the river, bar-
becues, and more.
The biggest music event is August's
Reggae Sunsplash,
rec-
ognized around the globe as the top event for reggae buffs. Now
held at Chukka Cove, the two decades-old event features per-
formances by the top names in the world of reggae.
Following Reggae Sunsplash,
Reggae Sumfest
is held in
Montego Bay, also featuring top performers.
Jamaican Jargon
Some travel writers claim that after a few days you'll under-
stand the local patois. Forget it. Who would know that a
bendung maaket is a sidewalk market, a place where you bend
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