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Garifuna Settlement Day in Belize is a vibrant annual celebration held on November 19th that honors the arrival of the Garifuna people to the country in 1802. The day begins with the dramatic Yurumein reenactment, where boats come ashore to the sound of drums, songs, and conch shells. Festivities continue with parades, dancing, cultural performances, and traditional foods that showcase the rich heritage of the Garifuna community.
Read moreBelize’s Garifuna culture welcomes you with rhythm, flavor, and a spirit of community that you can feel from the first beat of the drum. Each tradition tells a story of resilience and joy, inviting visitors to join in rather than simply observe. From sunrise ceremonies to lively evenings filled with dance and food, this is culture experienced with all your senses.
Read moreWhether you’re a long-time admirer of the Garifuna culture or discovering it for the first time, November in Belize offers the perfect opportunity to experience its warmth, resilience, and passion. Join the celebrations, feel the rhythm, and let yourself be inspired by one of Belize’s most treasured cultural legacies.
Read more“Wаmúа, wаnісhіgu lubá ámuñеgü: óundаrunі hаmа nіburеіntіаn lun lаbаgаrіdu Gаrіfunа – Оur lаnd, оur сulturе, оur futurе: іnvоlvіng оur уоuth fоr Gаrіfunа ѕurvіvаl.” This is the powerful theme in which one of the most vibrant cultures will celebrate its 191st anniversary of arriving at the shores of Belize. Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated annually on November 19th, a festival of drums and dancing honoring the Garinagu’s traditions and culture.
Read moreI’ll be honest; when I wrote down my list of foods to try out, I legitimately was dreading the thought of Boil Up. Individually, each ground food is not my favorite. All-together, talk about overdose of least favorites. Then throw in fish? And dumplings (or boiled cake). Talk about nothing I would ever order for myself because of pre-conceived notions and experiences.
Read moreTo the sounds of beating drums and festive dancing, we annually celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19th. A day set to honor the arrival of the Garifuna culture to our Belizeans shores in dugout canoes back in 1802, the holiday celebrates with much pride and revelry.
Read moreNovember is a celebration of drumming, dancing, laughter and an appreciation for one of our more colorful ethnic groups.
Read moreThis glimpse into the culture’s history is called Yurumein, which means ‘homeland’, and is a lively procession with drumming and singing.
Read moreEvery November 19th, Belize celebrates one of its most vibrant cultural groups, the Garifuna.
Read moreThe Garinagu are a resilient group of people that dominate the most southern part of Belize. Their music, food, practices and beliefs are rich; tracing…
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