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Ragga Muffins Flock To Long Beach For Reggae Festival by Ryan ZumMallen | Archive | 02.23.10 |
+ Report by Samuel Ortega Jr., journalism student at Long Beach City College Photos by LBCC student Christian Millan  10:00am | The 29th annual Ragga Muffins Festival, formally known as the Bob Marley Festival, returned on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 to celebrate the birthday month of the musician.The musical celebration is an anticipated event for fans and spectators of the reggae culture. Music artist Alborosie performed for the first time in southern California. Acts such as Barrington Levy, Don Carlos, Shaggy, and Gregory Isaacs were among the 24 artists that performed during the two-day festival. The festival attracted groups of all ages. Behind the Long Beach Arena, a food court was set up for vendors. Once stepping inside, the smell of smoky grilled chicken dominated the food court. Authentic Jamaican cuisine and other foods were offered for sale. Merchandise vendors were also present at the event selling Jamaican influenced products. The three colors of the Rasta flag – red, green, and yellow – were lively displayed throughout the room. The event will return in February 2011 to host its 30th annual festival. Any further information may be attained at the festival’s website, raggamuffinsfestival.com.       
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Pops ticket holder Wow--looking at the crowds in the arena, it looks like our own Symphony ought to consider doing some reggae at the Pops Concerts!! got weed? So much weed is smoked at this festival, any estimates? one love!! Awesome coverage!! Ryan P I haven't been inside the LB Arena since I saw Disney on Ice when I was 10. They should really hold more functions there.
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