Island Blog

Quadrille music and dance - Carriacou

Quadrille music and dance is an infusion of European and African heritage still practiced in Carriacou.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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