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GRENADA PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Grenada is a group of 6 islands that form one country. Learn where it is located, what the capital is, and what the flag looks like.

2. English is the official language of Grenada, however, the main language spoken is either an English-based creole language, or Grenadian Creole French. Grenadian Creole French is also known as Patois. Learn some words or slang that is spoken in Grenada.

3. As in most South American countries, Carnival is one of the most widely celebrated occasions in the country. This time is celebrated with much feasting, singing, dancing, and parades. Parang is a festival that occurs on the weekend before Christmas, and is celebrated over a three day period of singing and dancing. It is very similar to Christmas caroling. Other festivals in Grenada include: The Big Drum festival, Maroons Festival, and The Boat Launching Festival. Learn about festivals in Grenada, go to a festival, participate in one, OR complete a craft that represents a festival.

4. Grenada is famous for being known as the "Isle of Spice". On top of these spices, the variety of cuisines connected to the island make the food of Grenada very unique. The staple food in Grenada is the potato; so many dishes are potato based. Popular spices on the island are cloves, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, bay, turmeric, pepper, and nutmeg. Marinating and seasoning are therefore an important aspect to Grenadian cooking. Try a recipe, food, or drink from Grenada.

5. The pan is a distinctive instrument in Grenada. The pan is a type of drum, and is part of the steel band that is very popular in the Caribbean. There are several types of pan, and they can all play a wide range of music. Grenadian folk dances, such as bongo and kalinda, are both African influenced. Folk dances are generally happy and very colorful. Watch a dance OR listen to music OR sing a song OR learn more information about a dance from Grenada and try your own moves.

6. Storytelling is an important part of Grenadian culture. Folk tales teach people about the past, and the values of society. An example of a Grenadian folk tale is the story about Anansi, the spider man. Read a story, legend, OR listen to a legend or play.

7. The people, who first inhabited Grenada, and the Caribbean, are referred to as Amerindians. Amerindians came from the mainland of South America. Shortly after Amerindians inhabited the land, Christopher Columbus discovered the Caribbean in 1492. He was searching for a westward passage to the East Indies, and instead found the Caribbean. Learn more about Christopher Columbus and his exploration.

8. Since Grenada is a tropical climate, it hosts a range of fruit trees. Mango, Papaya, and Soursop are grown around the island. There are also many palm trees. Flowers such as orchids, gingers, hyacinth, and hibiscus all are on the island. Animals on the island range from mongoose, iguanas, monkeys, birds, butterflies, and tropical fish. Choose [3] animals OR plants from Grenada to learn more about. Also, Locate the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

9. Some examples of Grenadian handicrafts are batik material, weave straw, bamboo, wicker crafts, kitchen utensils, and coral crafts. There are many expert weavers on the island, and crafts range from hats, bags, purses, and furniture. Create a craft or project using a traditional a skill OR jewelry OR observe someone creating a handicraft OR a traditional craft from Grenada.

10. Traditional costumes in Grenada are very colorful and bright. Generally they are worn for festivals, especially Carnival. Carnival has a costume parade, where Grenadians dress in costumes and masks. Body paint is also used to cover their bodies. Draw a picture of the clothing, dress up in a Grenadian themed costume, create an accessory, complete our paper dolls OR view traditional clothing through books or the Internet or our country manual.

11. There are a variety of games played by children in Grenada. A popular sport in Grenada is Cricket. Learn a traditional game OR play a game that symbolizes Grenada OR play a water game OR play a game in our manual.