Light It Up, Ganja Time In Negril

WESTERN BUREAU: For some long-time residents of Negril, this week's Cannabis Cup, which is being staged as an integral part of the inaugural Rastafari Rootz Fest, is a classic case of dÈj‡ vu for the resort town.

According to the residents, the event, which will be staged at Long Beach Park between Thursday and Sunday, evokes memories of the 1960s when ganja-

loving hippies from North American would descend on Negril to indulge in their free-living passion - smoking ganja in a relaxed environment.

"It is really the hippies who made Negril into a popular tourist destination," said Oniel Smith, a former Negril resident, who is returning to the town for this week's event. "While times have changed, with all these big hotels now a part of the landscape, Negril is still a fun-filled hideaway for North American visitors."

While the Cannabis Cup represent just a part of the event, which...

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