Fisherman's Birthday is an annual celebration to celebrate and commemorate the contribution of fishermen to Grenadian society....

Nicknames are common in Grenada and is a familiar name used to identify people.

This post is about childhood Grenadian games.

Many years ago, in the rural parishes of Grenada, women walked along the road carrying heavy loads on their heads. The practice or...

Kite flying is a popular activity in Grenada, particularly during the Easter holiday season. During the Easter season, locals gather at...

One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings learned from our African ancestors in Grenada is Saraca or Salaka. Saraca...

Greasy pole is an activity that is usually done during the annual Carriacou Regatta festival. What is it? The Greasy pole is a fun...

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

The dancing of the cake is a tradition done in preparation for weddings in Carriacou and Petit Martinique. It is one of the activities...

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.

The month of December is the Christmas season and there are traditions associated with this time of year. These traditions have been with...

Quadrille music and dance is an infusion of European and African heritage still practiced in 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 drum dance came to Carriacou during the days of slavery in the 18th century (1700s). The tradition was impacted by an Ordinance that banned the beating of drums. This remained until the end of slavery, and the arrival of emancipation in 1838. From then onwards, Big drum was allowed in Carriacou. Occasions The Big drum dance is performed at:

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...

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

Tonka Bean is not well known as a spice compared to our black gold, nutmeg and the red petticoat "mace". However, Tonka Bean can be found...

Do you remember your grandmother ever talking about Soucouya? Do you remember your auntie talking about Soucouya? Do you remember stories...

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