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Quadrille music and dance - Carriacou
Quadrille music and dance is an infusion of European and African heritage still practiced in Carriacou.
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Big Drum Dance - Carriacou
Big drum dance is one of the traditional dances that is most prevalent in the sister isles of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Origin Big...
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Parang festival in Carriacou
The annual Parang festival is held in the month of December on the sister isle of Carriacou.
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Grenadian coconut confectionaries
Growing up as a Grenadian, there are confectionaries that make up the Grenadian lifestyle. These are sweet treats that are introduced as...
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Traditional herbal remedies - Part 2
In this post, we look at herbal remedies that are used traditionally in Grenada to heal common ailments.
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Legacy of Resilience: The Lasting Influence of Janet Houses in Grenada
In Grenada, there are still examples of Janet Houses that can be found scattered across the island. Janet houses came to Grenada in the...
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Corn - traditions involving corn in Grenada
Corn is a vegetable that is grown across Grenada. There is what is referred to as "corn season" where corn blooms and can be found in...
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Folktales in Grenada - Papa Bois and Mama Glo
Oral traditions including storytelling is part of Grenada's heritage especially its intangible heritage. There are several folk tales...
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Canboulay
Have you ever heard the word "Canboluay"? Canboulay was started during the period of slavery and extended into the post emancipation...
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Maypole Dancing in Grenada: A Traditional Art Form at Risk of Disappearing
Grenada is known not only for its vibrant cuisine, festivals, and music but also for its traditional dances that carry deep cultural meaning. Among these, Maypole dancing stands out as one of the most visually stunning yet endangered traditions.
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Moko Jumbie in Grenada
Moko Jumbie can be seen amongst the Carnival or Spicemas celebrations in Grenada. You can find the Moko Jumbie on the streets on Carnival...
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Wild Indians - Traditional mas in Grenada
Wild Indian mas is another one of the traditional mas practiced in Grenada during the carnival season. Wild Indian mas is more at risk of...
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Traditional mas – Vieux Corps
Grenada is home to traditional mas. Vieux Corps is one of traditional mas played during Spicemas celebrations.
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Shortknee mas - Traditional mas in Grenada
Traditional mas in Spicemas - the Shortknee mas
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Grenada: What languages are spoken?
The official language of Grenada is English, a legacy of British colonization. Learn about Grenada’s Creole Patois, its African and French roots, and how it is preserved today.
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