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Grenada
English for Communication 3 Nawuth Praivicharn 55030071
Overview
• General Knowledge of Grenada
• History Lesson• Grenada Festival• What to do in Grenada
General Knowledge
Keith Mitchell “Prime Minister of Grenada”
Grenada’s flag
The location of Grenada
Map of Grenada
St. Georges“The Capital City”
History
Occupation by the French and British
• The British and the French tried to take Grenada in the early 1600's
• Was controlled by the French in 1652• British took from French in 1783• Grenada finally gaining independence in
1974.
An Island Revolution
• On March 13th, 1979, a revolution took place in Grenada
• Maurice Bishop overthrew the existing government and became the Prime Minister.
• Bishop was a communist and set up ties with Cuba
• The government broke up into factions and a leadership dispute resulted in Bishop's murder
The US Invasion of Grenada
• US concerned about Grenada's links with Cuba• There were 1000 US medical students studying on
the island and the US wanted to protect them• On October 25th, 1983, the US invaded Grenada.• By mid December, a pro-American led government
was in power and the fighting was over.
Grenada Festival
Rainbow City Festival
• Takes place in August• the streets of Grenville, is the location for this
celebration• Local arts, crafts, food, music and tours of scenic
sites in the parish combine to make this a festival not to be missed.
Carriacou Maroon Festival
• Cultural and educational event on Carriacou
• honoring African heritage through drumming, singing, and food.
• takes place in April
Carnival
• the Caribbean's signature celebration.• the celebration occurs in August• Carnival is an exuberant, colorful event filled
with costumed parades and island music.
What to Do in Grenada
The Underwater Sculpture Garden
• Designed by Jason de Caires Taylor• Slightly north of the capital town of St.
Georges• Viewable by snorkeling or scuba diving
Seven Sisters Falls
• Hike up to iconic waterfalls• Cool off underneath in the pools• Perfection both visually and for
relaxation purposes.
The Grenada Chocolate Company, Ltd.
• Silver award winner in the 2011 London Academy of Chocolate Awards.
• Making chocolate right where the cocoa beans grow
Walk around St. George’s
• The capital of Grenada • scenic and worthy of a few mornings or
afternoons of strolls
Conclusion
General Knowledge
Grenada flag
Keith Mitchell is The Prime Minister of Grenada
Grenada is really small
History
Occupation by the French and British
An Island Revolution
The US Invasion of Grenada
Grenada Festival
Carriacou Maroon Festival
Rainbow City Festival
Carnival
What to Do in Grenada
Thank You .
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