Many years ago, Grenada grew indigo. Indigo is a native plant of India. Indigo was first grown in Grenada in the 1650s. The crop was also grown in Carriacou. According to A to Z Of Grenada Heritage by John Angus Martin, in 1687, there were 21 indigo factories, increasing to 159 by 1722. What is Indigo?: Indigo is a shrub which grows in tropical areas. Indigo power is used in the textile industry globally. Indigo power is extracted from the leaves of the Indigo plant. The lea

The surnames used in Grenada are of a reflection of our colonial past in which both the British and French ruled over Grenada, and were...

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

Shakespeare mas is practiced in Carriacou as part of the Carriacou Carnival festivities.

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...

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

Carriacou is one of the islands in the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.

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 drum dance came to Carriacou during the days of slavery in the 18th century (1700s). The tradition was impacted by an Ordinance that banned the beating of drums. This remained until the end of slavery, and the arrival of emancipation in 1838. From then onwards, Big drum was allowed in Carriacou. Occasions The Big drum dance is performed at:

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

The tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique is home to a rich tapestry of traditions passed down through...