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Known by many spelling. i.e. Creole, Kreole, Patoi, kwéyol I've always wondered: Why is there a taboo in learning to speak Creole? Where did it stemmed from? Why won't our Grand parents teach us how to speak the language?  I've notice that most or if not, the majority of  our older adults would rather let this beautiful language die, rather than share their knowledge. Creole should be embraced in our Grenadian culture, regardless of what was said about it in the past. How did it started? Few years ago, I took a French class at the Alliance- fell in love- and my interest grew from their. I was eager to know/learn more about this "French" language. My interest grew in learning other languages from varying Countries/ Islands -Culture Vulture much.  Fast forward, my friend did a Creole course being offered by the Creole Society in Grenada (never knew there was one), I was excited to join and learn; but unfortunately, my plans did not pull th

   I first saw the ad via Social Media and quickly became excited about this. I've always wanted to meet the descendants of the kalinago tribe but my finance would not allow me to travel over to Dominica.    But they were here for the Kalinago Cultural Showcase put on by the Kalinago Beach Resort, located at Morne Rouge Beach, better known as BBC. http://grenadagrenadines.com/explore/attractions/beaches/morne-rouge-beach-bbc    Let me warn you , both my friends & I did not make it in time to see the cultural side of the show case, but was able to get a picture ; still worth it.   Here is a flyer of the Cultural Showcase. If you so decide on attending, share your experience.

African Waist Beads (Gri-Gri, Yomba, Jigida, Bin Bin) Beautiful, vibrant adornment for the body, worn below the belly. There's no doubt that there's a lot of stories about the traditions and customs associated with African waist beads from different African countries. In researching, the stories behind traditional waist beads peek my interest that I've decided to make my own.   Here are some significance, traditions and customs found on the internet on Waist bead: -a protection against negative energy -beads having healing properties -used as an instrument in losing weight -female maturity -erotic appeal -meant to be worn under clothing -used as an anchor about which the menstrual cloth was strapped waistbeadsbyfatou.tumblr.com Color representation: The meaning of colors may vary with every tribe. x.yellow-wisdom/ knowledge x.orange- optimistic mood and promotes self-confidence x.pink- unconditional love, femininity and healing x.red- vitality, sexua