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The Grenada Revolution - The Creative industries
The rise of the Creative industries was supported by the Grenada revolution leaders who sought to create employment for artists and artisans
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Juju Warriors - Traditional mas in Grenada
The Juju warriors is a traditional mas band found in Grenada. It is one of the traditional mas connected to our African heritage.
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Kaiso - The origin of the word
This post is about the origin of the word 'kaiso" used in Grenada.
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Community Food Gathering - Saraca
One of the most popular examples of community food gatherings in Grenada is Saraca. Saraca is practiced in the parishes of St. Andrew,...
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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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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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Breadfruit
The breadfruit is the main ingredient used in the national dish, Oil down. Learn more about the Oil down.
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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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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...
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Traditional herbal remedies - Part 2
In this post, we look at herbal remedies that are used traditionally in Grenada to heal common ailments.
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Tonka Bean - Spices in Grenada
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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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