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f you’re ever asked the question, “whey di Jab Jab posse dey?”, quickly scan the area for any sightings of white sandy beaches or check for any alluring spice aromas, as you might be on the beautiful island of Grenada. Like all the other islands, Grenada is no stranger to Carnival. The vibe and energy merged with a kaleidoscope of colours and rhythmic sounds, effortlessly placed Grenada’s Spicemas nearer the top end of the - Most Exciting Carnivals list. There is a unique part of Carnival that is embedded in their history, that is celebrated like no other - Jab Jab. Jab Jab,described by many locals, is not a style. It is a tradition that has been around since the origin of Carnival and is the most popular of all traditional Mas in Grenada today. The word Jab is a derivative of the French word “Diable” meaning “devil”, and incorporates the use of
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