The question is asked about "where do we come from?". There is evidence to suggest that Grenadians came from West Africa, brought through...

Breaking the barrel is a tradition done on the sister isles of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. When This tradition is done during wakes,...

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

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...

There are a variety of folk spirits that exist in Grenadian culture and society. Knowledge of those are passed on down by elders.

Kalenda or stick fighting is of African origin and came from our ancestors.

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...

In this post, we look at herbal remedies that are used traditionally in Grenada to heal common ailments.

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

In Grenada, there are still examples of Janet Houses that can be found scattered across the island. Janet houses came to Grenada in the...

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...

There are many traditions that can be found throughout the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. These traditions...

Have you ever heard the word "Canboluay"? Canboulay was started during the period of slavery and extended into the post emancipation...

Maypole dancing is a traditional form of dancing that is done in Grenada. Maypole dancing represents one of the traditions that is...

Moko Jumbie can be seen amongst the Carnival or Spicemas celebrations in Grenada. You can find the Moko Jumbie on the streets on Carnival...

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...

Grenada is home to traditional mas. Vieux Corps is one of traditional mas played during Spicemas celebrations.

Traditional mas in Spicemas - the Shortknee mas