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Spicemas in Grenada: A Celebration of Culture, Freedom, and Natural Beauty
Grenada, often referred to as the “Spice Isle,” is a jewel in the Caribbean known for its vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking natural landscapes. One of the most anticipated events on the island’s calendar is Spicemas, a lively carnival celebration that encapsulates Grenada’s rich heritage and traditions. This annual festival brings together locals and visitors alike in a…
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#calypso monarch grenada#grenada carnival#jab jab jouvert in grenada#monday night mas in grenada#soca monarch grenada#spice mas press trip#spicemas 2023#vibe mas carnival
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#jouvert morning 2023#grenada#the carenage#spicemas 2023#jab jab#grenada carnival#carnival culture#live broadcast now#ridealonglive#twitter#mmb
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is this still a trend?!?! (bajan cropover miku) 💛💙💛
regional miku trend!! here's a bajan (barbados) miku celebrating crop over tbh I'm having so much fun with these carnival mikus :3 expect maybe one more :)
here are some close ups :3
#digital art#hatsune miku#made with krita#regional miku#miku worldwide#miku trend#miku around the world#miku in your culture#bajan miku#barbados#trinidad and tobago#grenada#jamaica#barbados miku#caribbean miku#vocaloid#caribbean carnival#caribbean art#afro caribbean#caribbean women#crop over
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Angela Davis at Grenada’s J’ouvert in 1982. 📷 Kathy Sloane
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west indian heritage month!!
we up!!
#caribbean#culture#west indian#west indies#carnival celebration#whine whine whine#reggae#reggaton#soca music#guyana#jamaica#puerto rico#haiti#dominican republic#st lucia#trinidad and tobago#barbados#grenada#we up#caribbeans on top
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Bun dung Babylon! Bruk every chain! Freedom wi seh!
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#Spicemas 2024#Grenada#Carnival#Jab Jab#Caribbean#Latin America#Spicemas#Caribbean culture#Know the Caribbean
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#carnival chronicles#spicemas2023#jab#jab jab#jab jab culture#grenada#werekdalcott#caribbean creatives#caribbean photographers#st lucian photographers
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Support your local Jab Jab
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#caribbean#caribbean culture#caribbean women#wine#caribbean gyal#dance#caribbean woman#soca#grenada#Grenada carnival#Grenada carnival 2023#black#spice mas 2023#spice mas#black women#black woman#beautiful#beautiful women#carnival#beautiful woman#carnival 2023#west indies#west indian#island gyal#small island#island life#black is beautiful#black women are beautiful#jab#jab jab
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Wild Indian
Stunning Sculptures Inspired by Grenada’s Carnival Characters Are Added to Underwater Installation
In 2006, British artist Jason deCaires Taylor founded The Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, a unique display of art that is submerged off the coast of Grenada. Recently, the underwater garden welcomed 27 new sculptures by Taylor and four by local artists, all of which are inspired by Grenada's annual Spicemas carnival. This new collection is titled The Coral Carnival, and features an array of figurative works embodying characters from the carnival, some of which are even rendered in color.
(Photos: Jason deCaires Taylor)
Fancy Mas dancerÂ
Short Knee
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#jason de claires taylor#sculptor#sculptures#photographer#artist#art#grenada#carnival characters#underwater art installation#british artist#the molinere underwater sculpture park#spicemas carnival#culture#the coral carnival
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Get Ready For Spicemas With @SlattaMusic's "Carnival Flu"
Ready to wuk? Ready to have fun? It’s that time again. Grenada looks to turn it up this year at “Spicemas 2023“, so get your things ready. One thing to note however, there is something going around that’s a cause for concern. No it’s not another version of Covid, but according to Grenadian Artist Slatta, it’s a breakout of the “Carnival Flu“! In this Palm Tree Vybez-directed video, Slatta has…
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Watch "Grenada Carnival 2022: Fancy Mas/Pretty Mas - GEA Vlog #135" on YouTube
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Good morning everyone, did you see this yet?
#reppindagreenz#grenada#youtube#carnival#spicemas#greenseravlogs#reppin473#reppindagreenz🌏#reppindagreenzfamily#puregrenada
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Jab Jab, rooted in Grenada and Trinidad as Jab Molassie, is a cultural phenomenon with deep historical significance.Â
Jab Jab has ties to the pre-Lenten festivities in the French colonies, where the bourgeoisie donned lavish costumes and danced to the melodies of well-tuned orchestras. In stark contrast, the enslaved engaged in their own interpretation. They adorned themselves with cane ashes, oil, or grease and created music using improvised instruments like biscuit tins, oil drums, and conch shells. This was a form of satirical commentary.
The term "Jab" traces its origins to the French word "diable," meaning "devil." This signifies the subversive nature of Jab Jab culture, with masqueraders symbolically assuming the role of the devil, offering poignant commentary on colonial oppression.
Jab Jab, represented by individuals of African or Afro-Caribbean descent, features too distinct costumes with goat horns, thick chains, and symbolic artifacts. At the Notting Hill Carnival, these vibrant costumes come alive, celebrating the resilience and cultural pride of the Caribbean diaspora.
It's essential to note that Jab Jab's historical and cultural context has sometimes been misunderstood, leading to misinterpretations by right wing fanatics on Twitter (where else?). The complex themes and symbolism within Jab Jab culture provide a unique lens through which to view the Caribbean's rich history and heritage.
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🇬🇩 🇬🇩 At the core of Jab Jab culture lies a rich history intertwined with the struggles of the African diaspora and the emancipation of enslaved people in the Caribbean. The term “Jab Jab” or “J’Ouvert” is derived from the French patois word “diable,” meaning “devil.” However, its literal meaning is not related to demonic culture but symbolises the spirits of Grenada’s African ancestors.
During the days of slavery, Carnival festivities were primarily reserved for the white ruling class or plantation owners. However, the Enslaved Africans on the sugar plantations found their own way to celebrate their freedom. A masquarder playing Jab Jab is playing the devililish souls of the slave masters. Drawing on African dance traditions the enslaved ridiculed the slave owners through masquerade and song. They emerged as a mass of resistance, celebrating their liberation from hardships. Over time, the Jab Jab tradition evolved and became an integral part of Grenadian culture and heritage.
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