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Bobo Dread

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Dec 24, 2020
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Bobo Dread is a term that refers to a specific group within the Rastafarian movement in Jamaica, known for their distinctive beliefs, practices, and style. The term Bobo Dread is derived from the “Bobo Shanti” order, one of the several Rastafarian sects, and is often associated with a particular way of life that includes strict adherence to the teachings of Haile Selassie I, the use of dreadlocks, and a focus on spiritual purity. Bobo Dread followers are known for their disciplined and community-focused lifestyle, often living in close-knit groups or “grounds.” In Jamaican Patois, the term Bobo Dread is used to describe someone who follows the Bobo Shanti teachings, and it can be used as a form of respect or identity, as in “Him a Bobo Dread, always a chant and a meditate.” In the context of real estate, Bobo Dread can be seen in relation to the growing interest in acquiring land or property in rural areas of Jamaica, where many Rastafarians seek to establish self-sustaining communiti…

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