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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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Traditional herbal remedies - Part 1
Traditional herbal medicinal remedies found in Grenada comes from a fusion of indigenous and West African heritage. Deeply rooted within...
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Relics of the Grenada Revolution
There are relics today that exist in Grenadian community and life that dates back to the revolutionary period from 1979 to 1983. Housing...
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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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Soucouyant or Soucouya in Grenada
Do you remember your grandmother ever talking about Soucouya? Do you remember your auntie talking about Soucouya? Do you remember stories...
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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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Bamboo - traditions and use in Grenada
Have you ever seen a piece of bamboo? Bamboo can be found in the hillsides in Grenada, and it is used for various purposes including...
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Tombstone Feast - Rich example of our African heritage
The tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique is home to a rich tapestry of traditions passed down through...
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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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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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Jab Jab Culture in Grenada
Jab Jab is core to the culture of Grenada. In fact, the Jab Jab is uniquely Grenadian, and is an aspect of our culture that distinguishes the Spice Island from other islands within the Caribbean region
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