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Experience Grenada's Culture with the Underwater Sculpture Park - Coral Carnival
This post is about the expansion of Underwater Sculpture Park under the theme, Coral Carnival - a display of Grenada's culture and heritage.
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The Evolution of Spicemas: From February Festivities to an Unique August Celebration
This post is about how the timing for Grenada Carnival changed over the years.
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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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Moko Jumbie in Grenada
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
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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 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
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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 - Traditional mas in Grenada
Traditional mas in Spicemas - the Shortknee mas
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