Indigenous Culture and Heritage - Grenada
This post is about indigenous heritage in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
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Musical instrument - Shak-Shak
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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Indigo - The early roots of fashion
Many years ago, Grenada grew indigo. Indigo was first grown in Grenada in the 1650s. The crop was also grown in Carriacou. What is...
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We are a blend of people - our Maltese ancestors!
While most of our ancestors came from West Africa, Grenadians do have Maltese ancestors. Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea...
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Liberated Africans - Communities formed in Grenada
There were several communities which were formed after the arrival of liberated Africans from Sierra Leone to Grenada. Liberated Africans...
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Tradition - Carrying load on heads
Many years ago, in the rural parishes of Grenada, women walked along the road carrying heavy loads on their heads. The practice or...
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Grenada - Our African origin
The question is asked about "where do we come from?". There is evidence to suggest that Grenadians came from West Africa, brought through...
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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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Community Food Gathering - Saraca
One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings in Grenada is Saraca. Saraca is practiced in the parishes of St. Andrew,...
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Traditional ways of cooking food in Grenada
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...
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Untraditional sports in Grenada - Horse racing
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...
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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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Quadrille music and dance - Carriacou
Quadrille music and dance is part of the cultural heritage of the sister isles of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Origin Quadrille music...
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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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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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The Grenada Revolution - Achievements
The Grenada revolution that occurred between 1979 to 1983 was a transformational period in terms of the social and economic development...
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Tonka Bean - Spices in Grenada
Tonka Bean is not well known as a spice compared to our black gold, nutmeg and the red petticoat "mace". However, Tonka Bean can be found...
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Janet Houses - Grenadian Architecture
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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Hudson Austin - Commander in the Grenada Revolution
General Hudson Austin (HA) was a general commander of the People Revolutionary's Government (PRG) that was the government during the...
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