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Stepping High Festival

๐Ÿ”ฅ Culture First mentioned: Ep. 060

An annual cannabis and music festival held in Negril, Jamaica, celebrating Jamaican ganja culture, Rastafari traditions, and music. Features ganja farmers, Rastafarian elders, music performances, and cannabis competitions including strain judging with analytical testing.

Episode 060 is broadcast live from the Stepping High Festival in Negril, Jamaica. Bubbleman describes it as part of the broader ecosystem including the World Cannabis Cup and the Ganja Festival. The festival has been running for 12+ years, with deep connections to local ganja farmers 'who has been along with us in the event so far.' The panel mentions Steep Hill Labs brought their portable near-spectrum analysis device to the festival, and both manual judging and machine testing agreed on strain rankings. Marlene is mentioned as involved with the festival organization. Events include the 10th-11th dates at the Hummingbird venue in Negril.

Ep. 060 Hash Church LIX 59 JAMAICA โ†’