Dinki Mini is done on the Eastern end of the island in the parish of St. Mary. It is usually performed after the death of a person until the ninth night. These 'Nine-Night' sessions are lively and are held usually to cheer up the bereaved.

What is the purpose of Dinki Mini dance?

Though associated with death, Dinki Mini rituals were celebratory occasions of merriment and joy. The original purpose was to cheer up the family and relatives of the deceased. This particular ritual of singing, music, and dancing was carried out in Jamaica by Congo people who were enslaved on plantations.

Where is Dinki Mini mainly Practised?

Dinki Mini is a dance and funerary rite from Jamaica. It is mostly performed in the parishes of Saint Andrew, Saint Mary and Saint Ann.