Unofficial Holidays celebrated in Grenada: Difference between revisions

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== The Carriacou Maroon and Stringband Festival ==

~~=====~~ The Carriacou Maroon and String Band Festival is the result of the merging of the African Maroon festival and String Band music into one unique celebration, held annually at the end of April. The festival honors the Maroons who escaped slavery and built their own communities while preserving African culture and heritage. It also focuses on remembering the ancestors and giving thanks for a good harvest. Over the course of three days, the festival features String Band music, Quadrille dancing, local foods, the beating of the big drums, and the wearing of traditional attire. ~~=====~~

The Carriacou Maroon and String Band Festival is the result of the merging of the African Maroon festival and String Band music into one unique celebration, held annually at the end of April. The festival honors the Maroons who escaped slavery and built their own communities while preserving African culture and heritage. It also focuses on remembering the ancestors and giving thanks for a good harvest. Over the course of three days, the festival features String Band music, Quadrille dancing, local foods, the beating of the big drums, and the wearing of traditional attire.

== Carriacou Carnival ==

Carriacou Carnival, also known as “Kayak Mas,” is a celebration held on the sister island of Carriacou in February during the pre-Lenten season. Kayak Mas offers an authentic cultural experience with a unique twist. The carnival blends elements of Carriacou’s African, French, and English heritage, which are represented in the music, street celebrations, masquerade bands, food, colors, and splendor.<ref>Carriacou Carnival - Grenada Tourism Authority</ref>