Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia visits Jamaica, an event of deep significance to the Rastafari movement, observed as Grounation Day.
At a Glance
- Date
- 21 April 1966
- Location
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Key people
- Haile Selassie I
- Category
- Diaspora & Global
- Source
- Contemporary press (1966) · Britannica
What It Meant Then
It affirmed a spiritual and cultural link between the African diaspora and Ethiopia.
What It Means Now
The visit remains a sacred date in Rastafari tradition.
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