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By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan
Travelling is one of the most life changing experiences that encourages individuals to take advantage of new foods, scenery, and retail. It brings a new atmosphere that includes a diverse culture, and sense of community unmatched. Travelling is especially important because it allows visitors to expand their horizon in terms of generating an awareness of different architecture, social greetings, and new activities.
For black travellers, and those a part of the BIPOC community, exploring and travelling the world has a substantial impact on culture that allows the community to connect with their traditions and learn about their history.
This allows travellers to acknowledge that a part of them, and a part of their culture, is interconnected to the world. This article will illustrate a few countries that are the most captivating destinations among travellers and that hold a distinct history towards people of colour.
This city is one of the top destinations for Black travellers to reconnect with their African roots. Accra is filled with history and culture. Their comforting recipes and food offers a warm and welcoming environment that is a way to get immersed into the Ghanaian heritage.
Salvador is the capital of Bahia. This city is filled with Afro Brazilian heritage. Salvador has a district, called the Pelourinho district, that showcases colonial architecture, as well as represents African heritage. You can find many of the artistic architectural sites here in this city.
Cape Town is one of the cities that embodies a diverse multicultural population. Cape Town shares breathtaking landscapes and is a popular destination that shares educational history. This city is known for its historical marking in Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment.
The city offers insight on the experiences Mandela faced bringing awareness to the societal issues occuring during this period. South Africa is a place to connect with traditions and culture, it offers new experiences and adventures that shed light on social, political, and historical issues.
Jamaica is an island country that many wish to travel to during their youth. This destination is where reggae music was born. Jamaica is also a place that represents the Rastafari movement. This religious movement was mobilized during the 1930s. The hot sun, fresh coconuts, and uplifting music allow visitors to enjoy a unique culture through its spiritual, healing, and inviting practices. Jamaica is known for its stellar reputation with facilitating cricket matches, it has shaped communities and provided athletes with an enjoyable hobby and outlet.
Travelling around the world to destinations that embody Black heritage is one of the most unforgettable experiences that you will not forget about. These destinations embrace Black heritage and other communities that hold the same level of significance.
It is important to travel, to experience new environments filled with different traditions, recipes, and activities. Immersing in the unknown can allow one to take on a new adventure and learn about new parts of the world for a comparative understanding of what makes places unique.
Lavanya Kathirgamanathan is one of the Writers for this year’s publication at Black Voice. She’s a recent graduate from Toronto Metropolitan University, where she studied Journalism and will further her education in Human Resources at George Brown College. Lavanya has experience writing for multiple publications and has her own food blog on social media. Lavanya’s main goal as a writer for the Black Voice publication is to showcase Black excellence within the community, and in the city of Toronto.