Parang

Carriacou Parang Bands

by Rawle Paterson
Stinging Mentos in intense preparation

The 33rd Parang festival will take place on December 17th to 19th 2010. A record nine bands will be busy, working late into the night, at various venues. This ensures that the unique form of this annual year end culture, continues and stays relevant to its genesis. The event is full of humor and fun [...]

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Parang! Parang!! Parang!!! December 17-19 2010

by Rawle Paterson
Parang 2010 Carriaou

It’s that time again when a unique aspect of Carriacou culture takes center stage. There is humor, excitement, passion and sometimes controversy! All of this blends to showcase Carriacou’s creative richness which is so much a part of the brilliance of the people Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The annual Carriacou Parang Festival will swing into [...]

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Parang Christmas Carol – Carriacou 2010

by Rawle Paterson

Each year in Carriacou in the Festival of Parang, there is a test piece set for each music band to perform. The band is free to choose their own arrangement of the Christmas Carol. This year, Parang 2010, the Christmas Carol is the following : A CHRISTMAS SONG In Bethlehem one glorious night, Come dung [...]

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Carriacou – Parang 2009 – The Winners!

by Rawle Paterson
Parang 2009 Carriaou

Last year’s winners of the Carriacou Parang 2009 Festival are shown here. We will update this site with this year’s winners as soon as the results of the competition at Parang 2010 are known. Parang 2009 was sponsored by the CO-OP Bank. Best CO-OP Bank Jingle Winner Band Position Stinging Mentos 1st B C All [...]

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Parang – Leading Up to Christmas in Carriacou

by Carriacou Hotels

Parang and Christmas in the Carribbean Carriacou, one of the three islands that make up the tiny Caribbean nation of Grenada, is a genuine tropical hideaway. Free from the crush of tourism and bustle that has become the hallmark of so many Caribbean destinations, Carriacou is a refreshing respite complete with lush forest, emerald hills, [...]

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