Rastafari in London (27 photos) Bashny.Net

Rastamanov movement first appeared in the West Indies. It is based on the ideas of Marcus Garvey, who called for all blacks to return to Africa and form there to the black government. When Haile Selassie (Ras Tafari, "Lion of Judah") was the last emperor of Ethiopia in 1930, is considered the fulfillment of the prophecy. Some Rastafarians regarded as the incarnation of God (Jah), the other - a prophet. He held the title of "King of kings and Lord of lords, and the lion of Judah winner».

Rastafarians consider themselves elected, the Israelites of the Bible. Ethiopia to them - land obitovannaya and countries outside Africa and Babylon - a place of exile. However, it is not a religion, but rather a way of life. Today, the movement has spread rastamanov markedly, and there are more than a million Rastafarians.





Rastafarian temple: the birth of the Rastafari movement officially happened in Ethiopia during the coronation of Prince Ras Tafari Makonnen (Haile Selassie) November 2, 1930. A year earlier, Marcus Garvey was a prophetic vision - he saw the king, crowned in Africa. Omen was based on the words of the psalm: "the princes will come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall stretch out her hands unto God "(Ps. 68:31). The prophecy was fulfilled, and these people were the first Rastafarian. "



Rastafarianin named Yankee is a lot of sacred symbols.



Benge, Elder.



Community House in St Agnes Place.



Marijuana is considered to have rastamanov "herb of wisdom" as it helps gain wisdom. Rastafarians use it in religious rituals as a means of rapprochement with the spiritual "I," Jha God and Creator. "The healing of the nation" marijuana also known as hemp, drape, or ganja, is considered to have rastamanov sacred symbol. According to legend, this holy grass sprouted on the tomb of King Solomon.



A fighter for the preservation of the environment and community organizer Ras Naftali.



Ganja is considered among the grass rastamanov life, which is mentioned in the Bible. Rastafarians believe that smoking marijuana is justified in Psalms 104: 14, which says: "He made the grass for cattle and herbs for men. He brought food, growing out of the ground, the wine brings joy to the heart. " In the Bible, the grass grew on the tomb of King Solomon.



Rapper Ben.



The evening in the community center.



Dreadlocks are a part of the Biblical Nazareth vow by which banned cutting and combing hair.



Family Rastafarians.



In the church read the Bible daily. Rastafarians use the King James Version, which was published in 1611 and is the standard English version of the 400 years. All other versions are considered invalid, and this - the closest to the original writing.



Priest Seymour rastamanov front of the center after mass raids, which ended with the demolition of buildings. As a result, the court case was closed and no one has received the charges.



Solomon has shops in North London for black youth.



This young man, who had just arrived from Ethiopia.



Rica.



Pride in the roots. Repatriation - a desire to return to their homeland in Africa, after 400 years of slavery - is the main doctrine of the Rastafarian.



Dancing to music in the park Rastamanskaya.



Rastafarian House in West London.



Lidge - musician and "Defender of the Faith" - celebrating the eve of the wedding house.



Blue Ja. Drum - a symbol of "afrikanstva" Rastafarians, and in some homes believe that the spirit of the divine energy of God Jah lies in the drum.



Be rastamanov - means to live in harmony with the laws of nature. You should avoid eating meat, especially pork, alcohol and food of unknown origin.



Music «Nyabinghi» - the most significant form of Rastamanskaya music. She played in the ceremonies of worship, including drumming, singing and dancing, as well as prayer and smoking marijuana.



Because of its kind dreadlocks symbolize the roots of man and his spiritual relationship with God Jah. In the words of Marcus Garvey: "A man who does not know his past, like a tree without roots." Dreadlocks also symbolize the Lion Haile Selassie first.



In the Temple.



Rastafarian flag is the old flag with the symbol of the Ethiopian Lion of Judah. The red color symbolizes the blood of black people, yellow - stolen gold and green - Lost Land of Africa.

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