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Garifuna
PROUD OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE
They’re known for their vibrant colors and delicious cultural cuisines. Did-you-know that the Garifuna also contributed a popular hypnotic drumbeat music, known as “Punta”? Experience the elation of these dances and ceremonies that are all available to you in southern Belize!
November 19th commemorates the arrival in 1823 of the largest group of Garifuna (descendants of Carib, Arawak and West African people) and their contribution to the Belizean landscape. In 2001, UNESCO proclaimed the Garifuna language, music, and dance to be among the masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Discover this and other unique cultures of Belize!
The WARASA – Garifuna Drum School
The Garifuna culture is infectious! Visit Punta Gorda, Toledo District, and let the WARASA Garifuna Drum School seal that bond with…
Lebeha Drumming Center
Learn to play drums like the Garifuna at the Lebeha Drumming Center. The drums are made by a famous drum…
Gulisi Garifuna Museum
Discover the Garifuna culture and heritage by exploring the Gulisi Garifuna Museum. Named in honor of a Garifuna woman who…
