The Reggae Sunjam Festival is an annual two-day event in

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organized since 2016 by an independent group of

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enthusiasts. It is held in the first half of August every year and features international and local artists (bands, selectors, dj's and live acts). It is the biggest reggae gathering in

. In these first three years of its existence, the festival hosted artists from

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and of course

. The festival is a way to bring all the reggae lovers of the island together, especially in a divided island.

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and

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meet together under the sun and united they send their own message of love and peace.

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