Grenada

Grenada, the Spice Isle, is known for nutmeg, big drum dance and Carnival traditions.

Food & cooking Spirituality & rites Music & dance Crafts

Knowledge in this place

Nutmeg processing

Nutmeg processing

The harvesting, drying and grading of nutmeg and mace, a defining Grenadian craft.

Big drum nation dance

Big drum nation dance

An ancestral Afro-Grenadian drumming and dance honoring African nations of origin.

Spirituality & rites

Oil down

A one-pot national dish of breadfruit, salted meat and dumplings stewed in coconut milk.

Shortknee masquerade

Shortknee masquerade

A Carnival masquerade of costumed figures who chant and toss powder through the streets.

Wood and calabash craft

Wood and calabash craft

Carving of bowls and utensils from local wood and calabash gourds.