May 2011

Mother’s Day Celebrations On Carriacou – Grenada

by Rawle Paterson
Mothers Day Hotel Laurena

To celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 8th May, well over one hundred mothers had an unforgettable treat at the luxurious Hotel Laurena. The hotel provides a perfect venue for such an event, on this beautiful and friendly island of Carriacou. The hall was packed as mothers were given an unforgettable treat in this top rated [...]

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Cricket Tournament Hosted By Hotel Laurena

by Rawle Paterson
Michael Holding NY Masters

The Hotel Laurena Masters cricket tournament has been a fantastic event in only its second year. This spectacular sports tourism venture, led by George Andrew, proprietor of Hotel Laurena, attracted scores of visitors to the shores of Carriacou Island at the end of the Maroon and String Band Music Festival. Great cricket talent was on [...]

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Carriacou Maroon Festival 2011 – Music, Arts And Crafts

by Rawle Paterson
Maroon Arts and Crafts

A wide array of arts and crafts, musicians and bands attracted large crowds of both locals and visitors, filling the venues at the 2011 Carriacou Maroon and String Band Festival, as the event continues to grow in popularity. The numerous visitors enjoyed melodious sounds and were impressed by the creative skills on display by the [...]

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Maroon Food On Carriacou Island

by Rawle Paterson
Maroon Friday Food

The aroma of the sweet appetizing scent which impregnates the air signifies the work of the talented cooks who come from the richly cultured adjacent communities of Mt Pleasant and Grand Bay. This all helps to further emphasize the delightful and unique nature of the indigenous people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique at the opening [...]

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Carriacou Quadrille Dance

by Rawle Paterson
Quadrille Dance

The exciting Quadrille Dance features various dance patterns, and is another great example of the traditions and culture to be found on Carriacou island during the Maroon String Band Festival. It is this rich culture that encourages people to make the journey from all parts of the globe, to see the island and to experience [...]

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