Grenada is home to death rituals stemming from our West African heritage. Rituals that are done after the death of someone are traditions that have been brought forth from our African ancestors.

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.

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

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

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 six burner stove. There are a few homes with electric stoves, often homes of expats or returning Grenadians or foreign workers used to this type of stove living in the USA, UK and Canada. The gas stove replaced traditional ways of cooking food. Our grandparents and foreparents used the coalpot and fireside to cook food. Today, the coaplot a

There are a variety of folk spirits that exist in Grenadian culture and society. Knowledge of those are passed on down by elders.

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

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

Growing up as a Grenadian, there are confectionaries that make up the Grenadian lifestyle. These are sweet treats that are introduced as...

In this post, we look at herbal remedies that are used traditionally in Grenada to heal common ailments.

Traditional herbal medicinal remedies found in Grenada comes from a fusion of indigenous and West African heritage. Deeply rooted within...

In Grenada, there are still examples of Janet Houses that can be found scattered across the island. Janet houses came to Grenada in the...

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

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

Have you ever heard the word "Canboluay"? Canboulay was started during the period of slavery and extended into the post emancipation...

Grenada is known not only for its vibrant cuisine, festivals, and music but also for its traditional dances that carry deep cultural meaning. Among these, Maypole dancing stands out as one of the most visually stunning yet endangered traditions.

Moko Jumbie can be seen amongst the Carnival or Spicemas celebrations in Grenada. You can find the Moko Jumbie on the streets on Carnival Tuesday, and also during Soca monarch on Fantastic Friday, among other Carnival activities. At other times of te year, Moko Jumbie can be seen as part of national events. Origin The word "Moko" is African meaning artificial or superficial. The word "Jumbie" refers to a ghost or spirit and is derived from the Congo word, Zumbi, meaning depar

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 cultural loss as there are very small participation numbers, and the mas has become limited to only one or two small bands. Origin Wild Indian is derived from the Amerindian heritage and Amerindian inhabitation of the island of Grenada. The Amerindians who migrated from South America and settled in Grenada were mainly the Kalinagos or the C

Grenada is home to traditional mas. Vieux Corps is one of traditional mas played during Spicemas celebrations.

Traditional mas in Spicemas - the Shortknee mas