Rasta

General food eaten by Rastafrain. "Ital"In Rastafarianism the ideal food to eat is Ital. Ital food is natural grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. They do not eat any lobster,crab, seafood and any type of animal meat due to the fact that it is like eating another human. Eating this way is said to be good for your body to maintian excellent healthy body.

RASTAFARIANISMRastafarian began in 1930 when Ras Tafari Makonnen became emperor of Ethiopia on November 2. It was believed that a women close by the sun with the moon under her feet and a crown with 12 stars who brought forth a “man child” to rule all nations with an iron rod. A child called up onto god himself. “Makonnen assumed as his imperial name and titles Haile Selassie I, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Elect of God, and Light of the World.” When a child is born in the Rastafari tradition he/she shall be blessed and praised by the elders During a ceremony called “Nyabingi session” (a meeting that happens once every week to Praise, sing, play music, and perhaps smoke marijuana.) Nyabingi music is based on music created by Sankey and Moody. (“Rastafarian music”, 2009) They incorporated the sound with gospel music to create the music we hear today. Reggae. The Rastafarians have a law when it comes to eating. They only eat Ital food. Ital food means all natural, organic, and clean. They eat all land-grown food such as yams, green banana, coconuts, sweet potatoes and so on. They do not eat animal meat because it is believe it’s like eating another human being

RASTAFARIANISM"Jah!"

Becoming Rastafians •The belief and acknowledgment of Emperor Haile Selassie as the Supreme being and the only ruler of the rastaman. •Must belive thatMarcus Garvey is the prophet that prophesied the coming of Haile Selassie.• Do not shave your hair or cut it. "They shall not make baldness upon their head"Leviticus 21:5•Commit to eating ital food. which means clean and natural foods. no meat or seafood. •Smoke marijuana and preform medation apon Jah Rastafari.•"Love all mankind. Don't harbor hatred in your heart for anyone, and be at peace with yourself. Do not curse, swear, or critcize people because the rastaman do not deal with ism and schisms." (Becoming Ratsafarian, 2009)•Respect the garment as it a symbol of your commitment to the rastafarian movement. •Read the bible on day off from work.

Nyabingi music is tradiotional use during reasoning seesions invloving chanting and drumming. The chants contain black redemption .that help people to feel included in the Rastafarian community. The music began in the 19th century base of the hymes of music by Sankey and Moody. Bob Marley had made a big impact on the world by introduicing them to rastafarian music. We are sick and tired of your ism-schism game, to die and go to heaven in Jesus' name. We know and understand almighty God is a living man."We are sick and tired of your ism-schism game, to die and go to heaven in Jesus' name. We know and understand almighty God is a living man." Bob Marley.