This day is set aside to celebrate jerk cooking — the unique Jamaican way of seasoning and grilling food. Celebrated across the country, the day is not about the food and the delicious seasoning alone. National Jamaican Jerk Day is as much about Jamaican culture, music, dancing, and community, as it is about the food.

Jamaican jerk is the food that brings people together so they can celebrate their history, culture, and identity. Jerk is an important symbol of the Jamaican identity, and the people love to celebrate this iconic seasoning.