Rastafari Movement

The Rastafari Movement is a spiritual and cultural movement that began in Jamaica in the 1930s. It emphasizes the spiritual connection to Africa, especially Ethiopia, viewing it as the ancestral homeland, and promotes themes of black empowerment, resistance against oppression, and natural living. Followers, known as Rastafarians, often consider Haile Selassie I, the former Ethiopian emperor, as a divine figure. The movement also advocates for peace, love, and unity, and incorporates distinctive practices like wearing dreadlocks and using cannabis as a sacrament, symbolizing spiritual awakening and connection to nature.