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| Ras Micky and daughter at sunset in Judah Square, Knysna. |
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| Rastafarian children play around their parents' fruit stalls in Knysna. |
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| Cannabis plants line the gardens in Judah Square, the Rasta zone of the township. |
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| A Rasta Priest smokes cannabis while reading for the Old Testament, the foundation of Rastafarianism. |
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| Ras Micky from Kenya. |
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| A reggae band rehearsal in Judah Square. |
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| Reggae band members relaxing after a session. |
Knysna has a large Rastafarian community. During my stay there in 2002/3 I would often photograph the rastas and enjoy their spiritual advice, slow pace lifestyle and healthy living habits. Under the invitation and protection of Ras Micky I found the community to be friendly, hospitable, peace-loving and very active in the larger communty in terms of anti-crime, education and freedom of religion and association. Thanks again to Micky and all for allowing me into their homes to capture their world on film.
These photos were all shot on 35mm Illford and Kodacrome black & white film.
All images copyright Riehan Bakkes/Bakkes Images.
