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615: 387: 373: 139: 25: 239:, "Ites, gold and green" (often written as Ice, Gold and Green), refers to the colours associated with the Rastafari movement. The colours ites (red), gold (yellow) and green hold symbolic significance for Rastafarians and represent different aspects of their beliefs and identity. 290:, as well as the spiritual and material wealth that Rastafarians aim to achieve. It symbolizes the richness of the African heritage, including their history, culture, and the achievements of African people. 302:, which is highly revered in Rastafari. Moreover, green signifies the lushness and hope of the Earth namely that of the Promised Land of Ethiopia. Green also symbolizes growth, life, and the 495: 278:. The symbolism of the colour red can vary among different individuals and Rastafarian groups, and interpretations of colours can have personal or cultural variations. 49:
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Burning Spear are more hypnotically positive, seeing in "ites , green and gold" - the colours of Rastafarianism
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is a dialect pronunciation of 'heights', for example, 'Iya Ites' (or 'Iyaites') refers to 'higher heights'.
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Red – signifies the blood of those killed for the cause of the African community, throughout history
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and the bloodshed and sacrifices endured by the African people throughout slavery and
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Gold (or yellow) represents the wealth and prosperity of
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