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Grenada Industrial Development Corp.
Frequenté Industrial Park
St. George's
Grenada, West Indies

Phone: +1 (473) 444-1033-35
Fax: +1 (473) 444-4828
E-mail: invest@grenadaidc.com


Cultural Profile

Grenada’s cultural heritage is largely the result of a mixture of African, East Indian, French and British influences and is seen in the folklore, dialect, music and general way of life.

 

Grenadians speak Standard English, Grenadian English and a French African patois. Grenadian dialect also has many French words. Grenada and especially Carriacou is full of folklore.

 

Festivals include Carnival/Spice Mas, Christmas, Rainbow City Festival, St Patrick’s Day Festival, Fisherman’s Day Festival, St Mark’s Day Festival, South Grenada Regatta, Grenada Drum Festival, Carriacou Maroon Festival, Carriacou Regatta, Grenada Sailing Festival, and Grenada Billfish Tournament

 

Cultural attractions and recreation include, bird watching, deep sea fishing, diving, hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling, boating,  mountain biking, swimming, windsurfing, parasailing, tennis, cricket, football, golf, badminton, yachting, cultural shows, theatre, night clubs and bars.

 

Cuisines include Chinese, Italian, French Creole, Indian, German, Austrian, Arab and West Indian.


 


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