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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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Soucouyant or Soucouya in Grenada

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

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Corn - traditions involving corn in Grenada

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...

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Folktales in Grenada - Papa Bois and Mama Glo

Oral traditions including storytelling is part of Grenada's heritage especially its intangible heritage. There are several folk tales...

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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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