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    The Chinese made several cultural contributions to Jamaica beginning in the 19th century. They introduced entrepreneurship through Chinese shops selling everyday goods. Chinese immigrants also brought gambling games and the tradition of fireworks for celebrations. Chinese cultural practices like lion dances were incorporated into Jamaican festivals. The Chinese emphasis on family, education, and hard work helped preserve Jamaican culture. They also influenced Jamaican music through record producers and artists like Tessanne Chin have pride in their Chinese Jamaican heritage. Additionally, some Chinese Jamaicans have become political leaders.

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    The Chinese made several cultural contributions to Jamaica beginning in the 19th century. They introduced entrepreneurship through Chinese shops selling everyday goods. Chinese immigrants also brought gambling games and the tradition of fireworks for celebrations. Chinese cultural practices like lion dances were incorporated into Jamaican festivals. The Chinese emphasis on family, education, and hard work helped preserve Jamaican culture. They also influenced Jamaican music through record producers and artists like Tessanne Chin have pride in their Chinese Jamaican heritage. Additionally, some Chinese Jamaicans have become political leaders.

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    The Chinese made several cultural contributions to Jamaica beginning in the 19th century. They introduced entrepreneurship through Chinese shops selling everyday goods. Chinese immigrants also brought gambling games and the tradition of fireworks for celebrations. Chinese cultural practices like lion dances were incorporated into Jamaican festivals. The Chinese emphasis on family, education, and hard work helped preserve Jamaican culture. They also influenced Jamaican music through record producers and artists like Tessanne Chin have pride in their Chinese Jamaican heritage. Additionally, some Chinese Jamaicans have become political leaders.

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    What are some of

    the contributions
    the Chinese made
    to Jamaica’s
    Culture?
    The Chinese contribution

    • Beginning in the 19th century, Chinese immigrants, many of


    whom came to Jamaica as indentured servants, showed a
    significant degree of entrepreneurship. These individuals
    left the plantations and opened grocery stores known as
    “Chinese shops” everywhere across the island. These allowed
    individuals in poorer neighborhoods to buy their everyday
    food necessities in their own neighborhoods. The grocery
    and variety stores established by the Chinese offer
    products at reasonable prices and also offered flexible
    payment options.
    FOOD
    ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    Micheal Lee Chin - owner of NCB
    Games and Chances
    The Chinese brought their tradition of gambling with
    them and introduced games like “Whe Whe” and
    “Rakka Piu”, also known as “Chinapoo” and
    “JAHPAN” to the island. The game of chance
    tradition was assimilated by Jamaicans who play
    modern games like “Cash Pot” and “Lucky Five.”
    Celebrations

    The Chinese custom of setting off fireworks in


    celebration of special occasions was readily
    adopted by Jamaicans, who especially favor the
    activity at Christmas. The traditional Chinese
    lion and dragon dances have been incorporated
    into Jamaica’s yearly National Festival in a
    notable display of cultural adaptation and
    integration.
    Preservation of Cultural Values –
    The Chinese have been praised for their industry
    and for the focus they bring to their work,
    emphasizing education and extended family
    relationships in the raising of their children. Their
    focus on the values of family preservation and
    education helped Jamaica, whose
    African-influenced culture already held these
    elements in great esteem, to retain a strong
    family-centered society.
    MUSIC
    A significant contribution by early Chinese record
    producers is illustrated by Leslie Kong’s Beverley’s
    label, which released the debut recordings of Bob
    Marley, Jimmy Cliff and John Holt, Continuing to give
    Jamaicans a source of pride, Tessanne Chin, who is of
    Jamaican Chinese heritage, was named the winner of
    Season 5 of “The Voice” talent competition in the
    United States in 2013.
    Byron Lee Tessanne Chin
    Political Leadership
    Chinese Jamaicans serve honorably in Jamaica’s government,
    with notable examples being Members of Parliament like Rose
    Leon, Ferdinand Yap-Sam, and Delroy Chuck.

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