Introduction and contextThe purpose of this research proposal is to gain a full understanding of the researcher's lived cultural experience. Each person was given the task of choosing a place to visit that showcased cultural practices. For the purposes of this research, the village of Bobo Shanti was chosen due to its interest in Rastafarian culture. The visit was made to Bobo Shanti Camp in Bull Bay, St. Andrew to find information for this research paper. The Rastafarian movement was formed by Jamaicans Leonard Howell, Joseph Hibbert, Archibald Dunkley and Robert Hinds. They are said to have received revelations that Haile Selassie was the black messiah and had ministries preaching this along with ideas of repatriation to Africa and denouncing colonial rule. Bobo Shanti was formed by Emmanuel Charles Edwards in 1958, who was a former member of the Ethiopian World Federation. The name Bobo Shanti came up at a meeting held to discuss the issue of repatriation and independence of Jamaica. The Bobo Shanti camp was initially located at 54b Spanish Town Road, after participating in a repatriation march which ended in violent actions and also due to unfair treatment by the police force, this settlement had to be removed, which forced them to move to Bull Bay in 1972. The Bobo Shanti share the same teaching as other Rastafarians, but their doctrines differ somewhat as they consider Haile Selassie only as a trinity that includes Marcus Garvey and Prince Emmanuel. They often refer to Prince Emmanuel Charles Edwards as the Black Christ and alongside him Haile Selassie I. They have been able to raise their profile through prominent members dropping out of school and using their… medium of paper.... ..for this reason Rastafarian culture has been ingrained into the very fabric of Jamaican life. The world now associates the term Rastafari with Jamaica. Conclusion Based on observation, the Rastafarian faith has been greatly misunderstood by the Jamaican population and the world at large. Traditional Rastafarians are philosophers and ideologues who have influenced various cultures with their teachings. They introduced concepts that not only helped their cause but that of others as well. Their way of life is humble and exemplifies the need to be self-sufficient. They brought a truly rich cultural and artistic heritage like reggae music that impacted the lives of others. This has become part of Jamaican culture and allows for easy identification of Jamaica by many foreigners and has persisted over the years.