April 2011

Maroon String Band Festival 2011

by Rawle Paterson
Maroon Festival 2011

The small, unspoilt, tranquil and beautiful 13 square mile island of Carriacou, situated between the Atlantic ocean to its east and the turquoise Caribbean sea to the west, continues to be a popular destination for visitors for many reasons, not least its retention of tradition and culture. The 2011 Maroon and String Band Festival is [...]

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Palm Sunday On Carriacou – Grenada

Palm Sunday Celebrations by Rawle Paterson

The creative activity of designing palms is always an exciting time on the beautiful twin islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. On these occasions both the elderly and the young, journey to the various churches on the day prior to Palm Sunday, to make hundreds of palms for worshippers and well wishers. It is a [...]

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Mouth-Watering Carriacou Maroon Festival Food Traditions

Maroon Festival Costumes by Rawle Paterson

Culture and deep memories of African heritage will again be celebrated from April 28th to May 1st, when the Grenada Board of Tourism stages another of the regions fastest growing festivals – the Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music Festival. The rituals associated with the event, made a meaningful connection with the ancestors of those [...]

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Cricket Extravaganza Graces Maroon Festival on Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
Michael Holding New York Masters Cricket Team

Hotel Laurena continues to play a role in the rapid growth and development of the annual Carriacou Maroon and String Band Festival as once again the sport of cricket will be a welcome addition to the festival celebrations. Proprietor of the first class luxurious Hotel Laurena, George Andrew, will this year be incorporating several local [...]

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Maroon Heritage Village

by Rawle Paterson
Maroon Village

The Maroon Heritage Village is a truly unspoilt and majestic venue, with enchanting features and a natural royal ambiance, and is known as the ‘cradle of culture’, on the beautiful 13 square mile isle of Carriacou. Sitting at some 800 feet above sea level, this neatly tucked away facility is captivating beyond your wildest dreams: [...]

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Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music Festival

by Rawle Paterson
Maroon Festival 2010

The sweet aroma of the traditional Carriacou smoked food can already be scented; the sound of the rich traditional diverse music can be heard, from local and regional groups, and the amphitheatre and magnificent Heritage village at Belair is again ready to host the main aspect of the annual Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music [...]

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Carriacou Kite Flying – A Rich Tradition Full Of Color, Sound and Fun

Kite by Rawle Paterson

Like stars that light the beautiful skies at night, kites create a spectacular atmosphere at this time of the year on Carriacou. Easter is a richly celebrated time in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, particularly with the reverence for the season of Lent leading up to the observance of Good Friday and the Easter weekend, thus [...]

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