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French Colonial Influence on Grenada: A 118-Year History
Learn about the influence and impact of the French in Grenada. Grenada was under French rule for 118 years.
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Experience Grenada's Culture with the Underwater Sculpture Park - Coral Carnival
This post is about the expansion of Underwater Sculpture Park under the theme, Coral Carnival - a display of Grenada's culture and heritage.
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Juju Warriors - Traditional mas in Grenada
The Juju warriors is a traditional mas band found in Grenada. It is one of the traditional mas connected to our African heritage.
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Discover Grenada's National Dish - Oil Down
Oil down is the national dish of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
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Sailor mas - Traditional mas in Grenada
Sailor mas is a form of traditional mas in Grenada. It is quite different from the other forms of traditional mas in Grenada.
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Liming in Grenada - how we lime as Grenadians
This post is about the practice of liming in Grenada.
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The Evolution of Spicemas: From February Festivities to an Unique August Celebration
This post is about how the timing for Grenada Carnival changed over the years.
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Kaiso - The origin of the word
This post is about the origin of the word 'kaiso" used in Grenada.
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Indigenous Culture and Heritage - Grenada
This post is about indigenous heritage in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
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The Cultural Significance of the Shak Shak in Grenadian Music
The Shak Shak or the maracas is a well-known musical instrument in Grenada. It can be seen in use alongside drums, steelpan or guitars....
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Easter traditions - Kite flying
Kite flying is a popular activity in Grenada, particularly during the Easter holiday season. During the Easter season, locals gather at...
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Saraca or Salaka: Celebrating Community Through Food sharing tradition
One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings learned from our African ancestors in Grenada is Saraca or Salaka. Saraca...
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Breaking the barrel tradition
Breaking the barrel is a tradition done on the sister isles of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. When This tradition is done during wakes,...
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The Unique Blend of Traditions in Carriacou's Shakespeare Mas
Shakespeare mas is practiced in Carriacou as part of the Carriacou Carnival festivities.
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Calabash Bowls: Traditional Eating Utensils Still Used in Grenadian Cuisine
When exploring Grenadian cuisine , it’s not just the food that tells a story—it’s also the traditional eating utensils that remain a...
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Traditional Pre-Wedding ritual - Dancing of the Cake in Carriacou and Petit Martinique
The dancing of the cake is a tradition done in preparation for weddings in Carriacou and Petit Martinique. It is one of the activities...
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Kalenda or Stick Fighting
Kalenda or stick fighting is of African origin and came from our ancestors.
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Grenadian Christmas traditions
The month of December is the Christmas season and there are traditions associated with this time of year. These traditions have been with...
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The Roots of Steel Pan Music in Grenada
Steel pan is one of the musical instruments that produces sweet music in Grenada.
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Breadfruit: The Staple of Grenada's National Dish, Oil Down
The breadfruit is the main ingredient used in the national dish, Oil down. Learn more about the Oil down.
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