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There are folk spirits that exist within Grenadian culture and heritage. Dwenn This is the spirit of a child who dies before the child is...
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Kalenda or Stick Fighting
Kalenda has its origin in West Africa. It is one of the traditions inherited from our West African ancestry which dates back to slavery....
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Parang festival in Carriacou
The annual Parang festival in Carriacou is a tradition that is engrained in the social life of people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique....
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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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Traditional herbal remedies - Part 2
Here are some other traditional herbal remedies used in Grenada that can be helpful in terms of alternative remedies to common ailments....
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Traditional herbal remedies - Part 1
Traditional herbal medicinal remedies found in Grenada comes from a fusion of indigenous and West African heritage. Deeply rooted within...
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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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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...
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Tombstone Feast
There are many traditions that can be found throughout the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. These traditions...
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Canboulay
Have you ever heard the word "Canboluay"? Canboulay was started during the period of slavery and extended into the post emancipation...
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Maypole dancing
Maypole dancing is a traditional form of dancing that is done in Grenada. Maypole dancing represents one of the traditions that is...
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Moko Jumbie in Grenada
Moko Jumbie can be seen amongst the Carnival celebrations in Grenada. You can find the Moko Jumbie on the street on Carnival Tuesday, and...
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Wild Indians - Traditional mas in Grenada
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...
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Traditional mas – Vieux Corps
Grenada is home to traditional mas. Vieux Corps is one of traditional mas played during Spicemas celebrations.
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Shortknee mas in Grenada Carnival
Traditional mas in Spicemas - the Shortknee mas
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