The Jamaica Cultural Alliance (JCA) is an organization that offers opportunities for community enlightenment about the true culture and multi-faceted lifestyle of the people of Jamaica, the West Indies, and the Caribbean at large.
Located in Los Angeles since 1997, JCA has worked with the entertainment industry, many community groups, and entities in Jamaica to broaden understanding and appreciation of the heritage and history of the region.
A Historic Cultural Exchange
Next weekend, we invite members of the Greater Los Angeles area to join us in welcoming Kasike Kalaan, Chief of Jamaica’s Indigenous Taino people, and his family.
They will be hosted and celebrated at the Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center by Chief Anthony and members of the Gabrielino Tongva Tribe, the indigenous peoples of Los Angeles. Together, these indigenous leaders will engage in a ceremony and cultural exchange celebrating their resilience, traditions, and shared heritage.
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center
1439 Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Admission is free, but please register to attend at www.jamaicaculture.org
📞 For questions, call: (323) 692-0423
JCA Annual Tea Party
On the following day, Sunday, July 13, 2025, Kasike Kalaan will participate in the JCA Annual Tea Party. During this elegant gathering, he will share stories about the Taino people’s quest to raise awareness of their history and their rich contributions to Jamaica’s heritage.
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Location: CHADO Tea Room
1303 El Prado Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
Tickets: $85 – Purchase at www.jamaicaculture.org
We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity to honor the ancestral connections between our communities and celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of Jamaica and its indigenous peoples.
