Sailor mas is a form of traditional mas in Grenada. It is quite different from the other forms of traditional mas in Grenada.

Fisherman's Birthday is an annual celebration to celebrate and commemorate the contribution of fishermen to Grenadian society....

This post is about indigenous heritage in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.

This post is about childhood Grenadian games.

Many years ago, in the rural parishes of Grenada, women walked along the road carrying heavy loads on their heads. The practice or...

There is evidence to suggest that Grenadians came from West Africa, brought through the transatlantic slave trade to the tri-island. Our ancestors were of three origins: Igbo, Akan and Temne.

Kite flying is a popular activity in Grenada, particularly during the Easter holiday season. During the Easter season, locals gather at...

One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings learned from our African ancestors in Grenada is Saraca or Salaka. Saraca...

Breaking the barrel is a tradition done on the sister isles of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. When This tradition is done during wakes,...

Greasy pole is an activity that is usually done during the annual Carriacou Regatta festival. What is it? The Greasy pole is a fun...

Dancing of the flag is one of the traditions endemic and unique to Carriacou.

The dancing of the cake is a tradition done in preparation for weddings in Carriacou and Petit Martinique. It is one of the activities...

In the modern era, the cooking of food is done either on gas stoves or electric stoves. Most homes in Grenada have a gas stove - four or...

Horse racing used to be popular in Grenada as a sport. The sport has since died out. The start of the sport dates back to the days of...

Kalenda or stick fighting is of African origin and came from our ancestors.

The month of December is the Christmas season and there are traditions associated with this time of year. These traditions have been with...

The breadfruit is the main ingredient used in the national dish, Oil down. Learn more about the Oil down.

Quadrille music and dance is an infusion of European and African heritage still practiced in 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...

The annual Parang festival is held in the month of December on the sister isle of Carriacou.