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For the last few months, we’ve been developing the inaugural Grenada Flower & Garden Festival for the @grenadatourismauthority @puregrenada 🌺

Grenada is the perfect backdrop with its lush landscapes, tropical blooms, incredible gardens, florists, growers and creative talent, plus an extraordinary legacy of 19 Gold Medals at the @rhschelsea Flower Show (UK).

A big part of our process was getting out into the field, meeting with floriculture and horticulture stakeholders, visiting gardens and learning more about the industry so we could build a week-long festival with something for everyone, locals and visitors alike.

The result is a celebration of flowers, gardens, nature, food, creativity and Grenadian culture, happening 8–15 November 2026.

Take a look at what we’ve been building @grenadaflowerfestival and tell us: would you attend a national flower and garden festival?

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Honouring The Mighty Sparrow through movement. 🕊️

Jab in Shape founder Chrislyn Lashington 🇬🇩 teamed up with Chanel 🇬🇾of @freeupcm for a short Bèlè dance tribute to the Calypso King of the World at @iamcaribbeing in Little Caribbean, Brooklyn New York.

We moved to “Jean and Dinah,” one of Sparrow’s most iconic songs that many of us grew up hearing before we fully understood the deeper social commentary behind it.

For Chrislyn, this tribute carries an added personal connection. Sparrow was Grenadian, from the same village as her grandparents, making this moment feel even closer to home.

Through Bèlè, we honour the rhythm, the storytelling, the wit, the complexity and the cultural legacy that Sparrow gave to the Caribbean and the world.

From Grenada to Trinidad to USA, our culture continues to move.

Rest in power, Mighty Sparrow. 🌺

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Surrounded by so much love and authenticity I’m so grateful for my Sisters

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It feels like only yesterday that we gathered for the first Caribbean Cultural Diplomatic Experience.

For the last three years, my pre-Culture Con tradition has been attending this beautiful experience hosted by @industry360 founded by @tenilleclarke1 in partnership with @culturecon.

3 years ago, a smaller group of us were invited around the table for the inaugural dinner. Today, it has grown to become an official Culture Con Week event. The intention was to see the contribution of Caribbean creatives honoured in the way they deserve, but also in a way that feels authentic to us.

I loved this years theme “From Soil to Soul: A Caribbean Market Feast”, we were encouraged to wear bright colours and I got to rock my beautiful jumpsuit by Vincentian designer @kimmysticclo and earrings by Grenadian jewelry designer @patois_creative. My netted market bag is repurposed wedding decor. 🤭

Tenille, I am so incredibly proud of you. I know the commitment you have made to continue celebrating Caribbean excellence. This year those we know and love were awarded such as @thatnursecancook, @brandonblackwoodnyc, @angelahunte @tallpree1 and so many more, to the deeply heartfelt moments remembering those who are no longer here with us, including your greatest inspiration, your father. 🙏🏾

As one of the OG Diplomats, I’ve had the privilege of watching #CCDE grow. I’ve seen the people who have gathered around these tables, the connections that have been made and the beautiful energy and vibe (thanks to our hosts @tennisrollandtea_ and @djdanglez) that is shared when Caribbean people from different islands come together and celebrate as one.

So I’m sharing the raw clips from the 2026 dinner because, honestly, they say it best.
And boy, as usual, did Grenada represent! P.s in true Grenadian style mi husband thief them people coconut decor and put it in mi market bag. Allyuh have no behavior. 🤣💪🏾🇬🇩

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What a lovely evening at the Caribbean Cultural Diplomats Dinner Experience in New York by @industry360, in partnership with @culturecon. 🌴✨

It felt good to be in a room surrounded by Caribbean excellence. The celebration of Grenada was LOUD. 🇬🇩

@tallpree1, the King of Jab, received an award, @yvettenoelschure gave a beautiful tribute to him, while Ian Charles of @jambalaseegrenada spoke powerfully about the importance of owning our story and his mission to preserve, protect and push Jab Jab culture forward.

It’s funny, I never really thought of myself as a diplomat because I don’t have a green or red passport. But the evening reminded me that so many of us truly are cultural diplomats.

Every time we create cultural experiences, advocate for our culture, or share our traditions and stories beyond our shores, we’re doing the work of cultural diplomacy.

Salute to all the Caribbean Cultural Diplomats doing the work for our culture, for our stories and for our collective legacy. 🖤🙏🏾

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We brought Bèlè to New York! 🇬🇩💃🏾

Beautiful moments from Sweat Fete 2025 at Baisley Pond Park in Queens, NY, where Jab in Shape founder and instructor Chrislyn Lashington shared Grenada's traditional Bèlè dance with the community.

Through rhythm, storytelling and movement, this Afro-Caribbean dance connects us to cultural heritage, to each other, and to our bodies.

This is the heart of Jab in Shape: using Caribbean movement to educate, uplift and connect people across borders.

From Grenada to New York and wherever the diaspora gathers, our culture continues to move.

This is culture in motion. 🌺
📷 @spiceislandshortknee

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Labor Day Photo/Video Dump 🎊

I randomly met people who followed the 1-minute Wining Challenge I do every June on @jabinshape 💃🏾

I bounced up friends, colleagues, and classmates in fetes and literally on the streets 🙌🏾

I celebrated our diverse Caribbean culture and made new friends along the way 🥰

🙏🏾🇬🇩

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A joyful celebration of movement, Caribbean culture, and community! 💃🏽✨
A huge thank you to @msy.chrissy for leading a wonderful Bèlè dance class for our tenants! Using traditional skirts and the vibrant movements of Bèlè, Chrislyn created an experience that was not only fun and engaging, but also thoughtfully inclusive, making sure tenants with different levels of mobility could participate and enjoy the class.
We’re so grateful to Chrislyn for sharing this beautiful tradition with our community and creating a space where everyone could move, connect, and dance together ❤️
#Community #BeleDance #InclusiveMovement #CultureAndCommunity #FriendofStFrancis

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Our ancestors left us rhythm, movement and cultural expression as a way to connect, release and feel alive.

To dance is to honour them 💃🏾

Culture is wellness.

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See today 3:30pm to 5:00pm today 💃🏾
📍Fit4Dance, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn NY 11226

Secure your spot here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-traditional-bele-afro-caribbean-dance-workshop-tickets-1997869014002

#jabinshape #dance #Brooklyn #laborday #caribbean

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Bèlè is more than dance. It is rhythm, storytelling, heritage and cultural expression in motion. 💃🏾

In Saturday's Traditional Bèlè Dance workshop, you’ll be introduced to the beauty of Afro-Caribbean movement.

You’ll learn the basic steps, how to respond to the rhythm, and how to carry your body with confidence.

No dance experience is needed. All are welcome 😊

Saturday, August 29, 2026
3:30pm - 5:00pm
📍 Fit4Dance, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn NY 11226

Save your spot now on Eventbrite.

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Brooklyn big up yourself, Wine & Jab, the Soca Dance Fitness Party was 🔥

Up next: Traditional Bèlè Dance Workshop
Saturday, August 29 2026
3:30pm to 5:00pm
📍Fit4Dance, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn NY 11226

#jabinshape #Brooklyn #laborday #dancefitness #caribbean

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