Garifuna Settlement Day: A Celebration of Cultural Resilience and Human Heritage
Set to commemorate the arrival of the Garifuna people to the country’s southern shores, November 19th is celebrated as Garifuna Settlement Day, a public and bank holiday in Belize. In the 17th century, British and French slave traders brought Sub-Saharan African slaves to the islands of the Lesser Antilles. There, those slaves intermarried with native […]
25 Things To Learn About The Garifuna Culture of Belize
Belize is an eclectic and culturally diverse country. Beyond the uniqueness of the Maya people, you can encounter Chinese, East Indian, Creole, and even Mennonite people living on this land. While Belize is enriched by every culture that decides to settle down within her borders, this article is dedicated to explaining the Garinagu people and their Garifuna […]
A Traditional Recipe in Honor of Garifuna Settlement Day this November
On November 19th in 1802, the first boats carrying the Garinagu landed on Belizean shores. These people were escaping slavery plantations from the Caribbean islands. With them, they brought a wealth of culture — touching every element of society from music to food and language. Today, this culture and its people are stronger than ever. […]
Dental Research at Trent University Reveals Aspects of Belize’s Ancient Life
The Maya ruins of Belize continue to provide important clues to researchers studying the ancient civilization. Recently, a team from a Canadian university studied teeth to learn important facts about the diet, social standing and daily life of one city’s residents. All About the Ka’Kabish Project Ka’Kabish was an ancient Maya city whose ruins are […]
What You Should Know Before You Travel to These Caribbean Countries
Destinations are updating COVID-19 procedures and protocols as they re-open borders and expand access to more international travelers. This week, tourism officials in Belize and Grenada adjusted their entry and visitation policies for travel to the Caribbean. Meanwhile, major airlines establish new routes while hotels and resorts resume operations. In this article written by Brian […]
8 Fun Facts on Belize To Celebrate its Reopening
Belize is the latest Caribbean country to reopen its air border for tourism, but what do you know about this Central American and Caribbean nation? After 192 days of being closed to leisurely travel, we’re highlighting 8 fun facts about our jewel Belize to celebrate its opening. Besides, you might even learn something new! 1. […]
The ‘Belize Travel Health’ App – Now Available for Download
Starting October 1, all passengers arriving in Belize via Philip Goldson International Airport will be required to download the Belize Travel Health app and register for entry into the country. Now, the Belize Health App is available for download via the Apple App Store. Please note: the app requires iOS 10.0 or later, and is […]
Belize to launch the Belize City Downtown Tour Map Mobile App
Taiwan ICDF officially hands over the Belize City Downtown Tour Map Mobile App to the Belize City House of Culture & Downtown Rejuvenation Project In an effort to invest in the improvement of the core competencies of Downtown Belize City and to encourage socio- economic integration, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and Taiwan […]
Belize’s Cultural Diversity: Our People
Like the ecosystems that flourish here, the ethno-cultural landscape of the country is rich, vibrant, and diverse. From the Maya and Garifuna, to the Mestizo, Mennonite, and Creole, Belize is a medley of cultures, ethnicities, and people. This diversity makes Belize beautiful, and also distinctly resilient. In our globalized society, with international travel as a […]
A Historic Celebration in Belize: The Battle of St. George’s Caye Day
The Battle of St. George’s Caye is a Belizean holiday celebrated every year on the 10th of September. It celebrates the British settlers, buccaneers, and slaves who defeated the Spaniards from occupying Belize. Today, Belizeans everywhere are very proud of our forefathers defending this small nation. Belize is now the only English-speaking country in Central […]