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Indigo - The early roots of fashion
Many years ago, Grenada grew indigo. Indigo was first grown in Grenada in the 1650s. The crop was also grown in Carriacou. What is...
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Story of Surnames in Grenada
The surnames used in Grenada are of a reflection of our colonial past in which both the British and French ruled over Grenada, and were...
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Breaking the barrel tradition
Breaking the barrel is a tradition done on the sister isles of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. When This tradition is done during wakes,...
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Shakespeare Mas
Shakespeare mas is practiced in Carriacou as part of the Carriacou Carnival festivities.
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Greasy Pole - Carriacou
Greasy pole is an activity that is usually done during the annual Carriacou Regatta festival. What is it? The Greasy pole is a fun...
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Dancing of the flag - Carriacou tradition
Dancing of the flag is one of the traditions endemic and unique to Carriacou.
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Dancing of the cake - Carriacou tradition
The dancing of the cake is a tradition done in preparation for weddings in Carriacou and Petit Martinique. It is one of the activities...
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Kalenda or Stick Fighting
Kalenda or stick fighting is of African origin and came from our ancestors.
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Carriacou - Early Beginnings
Carriacou is one of the islands in the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
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Quadrille music and dance - Carriacou
Quadrille music and dance is an infusion of European and African heritage still practiced in Carriacou.
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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...
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Parang festival in Carriacou
The annual Parang festival is held in the month of December on the sister isle of Carriacou.
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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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