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I’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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