HILLSBOROUGH, Carriacou, Oct 08 2015 – A new tourism product is in the making for Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Known for growing a large quantity of corn, the island will witness the first ever Corn Festival on Monday, October 26.
Corn Fes 2015 is being organised under the theme, “Discover and Relish Corn’s Goodness”.
Coordinators of this unique event Dexter Lendore and Dexter Leggard noted that Corn Fest 2015 is intended to inspire and encourage community togetherness while exploring the variety of products derived from corn which includes coo-coo, corn bread, corn cake, conkie- ‘paime”, corn meal and corn flour.
Corn has been the predominant staple food enjoyed by ancestors and is a permanent feature at the islands’ traditional “saraca”- smoked food.
The day’s event which will be held at the popular Behind Sands, close to the Lauriston Airport will showcase a number of Carriacou’s cultural traditions including string band music and May Pole dancing.
Lendore and Leggard who both have extensive background and knowledge in the local cultural and tourism landscape is hoping that Corn Fest will become an additional feature on the island’s cultural calendar.
The event is endorsed by the Grenada Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs.
