{"id":12387,"date":"2024-05-08T08:32:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=12387"},"modified":"2024-05-08T08:32:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T12:32:24","slug":"an-xplosion-of-culture-spicemas-2024-launches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/08\/an-xplosion-of-culture-spicemas-2024-launches\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAn Xplosion Of Culture\u201d Spicemas 2024 Launches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spicemas Corporation officially launched Spicemas 2024 on Saturday, 4 May 2024, at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium Car Park under the theme, \u201cAn Xplosion of Culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s festival promises to showcase the rich tapestry of Grenadian heritage through various cultural events and competitions, culminating on Carnival Tuesday, 13 August 2024.<\/p>\n

The festivities commenced with a traditional Mas parade along Melville Street, St George\u2019s, leading to the Kirani James Athletic Stadium Car Park. Punctuated by blowing the conch shell, the event was declared open by Senator the Honourable Quinc Britton, Parliamentary Secretary within the Ministry of Tourism, the Creative Economy, and Culture.<\/p>\n

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Senator the Honourable Quinc Britton declares Spicemas open. Photo: Spicemas Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Chairperson of the Spicemas Corporation Kirt Ross expressed his excitement, stating, \u201cThis year, we celebrate under a theme that truly resonates with the essence of Grenada. \u201cAn Xplosion of Culture\u201d isn\u2019t just a catchy phrase; it\u2019s a call to action, a reminder of the vibrant tapestry that is Grenadian Heritage. We want the world to witness the unbridled joy that only Spicemas can bring.\u201d<\/p>\n

Attendees were treated to captivating Calypso, Steel Pan, and Soca performances, along with mas band presentations unveiling their Fancy Mas, Traditional Mas, and Monday Nite Mas costumes for 2024.<\/p>\n

The Carnival Queen Contestants made their first appearance since their announcement party on 26 April 2024 and were introduced by the 2023 Carnival Queen Amonai Francis, each representing a parish of Grenada:<\/p>\n