Each year the month of November is filled with activities in celebration of Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19th. The day commemorates the arrival of the largest group of Garifuna to Belize’s shores in 1823 with a celebration known as Yurumein. The celebration is one of the largest in Belize bringing together Garinagu from across the country and neighboring communities as well as local and international visitors. How did this national celebration and holiday begin? It started with the efforts of Thomas Vincent Ramos, popularly called T.V. Ramos.
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Forest Home Village, Toledo, is declared a Historic Community
On Thursday, 8th October, 2020, the National Institute of Culture and History in partnership with the Forest Home Village Council officially recognized Forest Home Village as a Historic Community. A 4ft x 8ft sign highlighting Forest Home’s historical and cultural heritage was installed near the entrance of the village along…
Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Network Meeting 2019
On September 26, 2019 a follow up meeting was held for Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Network. The purpose of the meeting was to revise and adopt the ‘Maya Center Declaration for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Belize’. This was elaborated based on the collaborative work session that was held…
Like, Share, Repost- Food Heritage During Covid-19
Belize Heritage at Home Series No. 5 Written by: Linette Sabido This article is a continuation of With Food, Heritage Begins at Home and explores how the concept of sharing a plate of food has taken a different meaning during the times of COVID-19. “Like, share, repost”, as we hear…
With Food, Heritage Begins at Home
Belize Heritage at Home Series No. 4 Written by: Linette Sabido Food has always been central to our way of life, not only for its nutritional value but because of the significance it has in culture. Food carries our history and traditions, and illustrates our way of life. One can…
International Museum Day Spotlight: A look at the U Chan Muul Yaax K’aax (Little Mound in the Green Forest) Museum during Covid-19
May 18th is a day for museums across the globe to come together for International Museum Day. This date has been celebrated for more than 42 years since its establishment by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in 1977. The objective of this day is to raise awareness about museums’…
Stitching Connections during Covid-19: Belize’s Northern Maya Association Embroidery and Huipil Design Project
Belize Heritage at Home Series No. 2 Written by: Selene Solis Before Covid-19 and physical distancing became a reality in Belize, Saturdays at the Banquitas House of Culture would see 20 women from across the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts come together in an act of celebrating their shared cultural…