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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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Celebrating Corn: Rich Traditions and Cultural Significance 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 abundance. Nevertheless, corn can be grown throughout the year. Corn was a major food staple for the enslaved people of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Roast Corn Roast corn can be found being sold by the roadside. There are roast corn vendors that can be found across Grenada. Popular areas are close to road junctions where there is sufficient
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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 traditions. What is bamboo? Bamboo is a tall grass like plant that grows well in tropical areas. Bamboo can be found in the hillsides and forested areas of Grenada. Bamboo can be seen vividly when passing along the Grand Etang road from St. Andrew's to St. George's. Bamboo was brought from Southeast Asia to the French Caribbean islands to be use
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