Highlights
- Mimi's Ice Cream Cafe
- Garifuna Culture
- Drum Beating
- Garifuna Cuisine
About Location
The Culture Captial of Belize! Dangriga Town in the largest town in southern Belize and is considered as the spiritual capital of Belize's Garifuna population. Fomerly known as "Stann Creek Town," Dangriga Town proudly represents and celebrates the Garifuna heritage through music, dance and food. Take a trip to the southern coast of Belize and experience the Garifuna culture! Taste the delicious cuisines from the locals or learn how to beat to the rythm of the drums!
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Events
Garifuna Settlement Day
Commemorating the first arrival of the Garifuna people in 1832, the national holiday of Garifuna Settlement Day was created by Belizean civil rights activist ... moreThomas Vincent Ramos in 1941, which wasn’t recognized as a public and bank holiday until 1977. Celebrated annually on November 19 throughout the country, the Garifuna community hosts street festivals, parades, cultural food sales and other traditional presentations in their location. The most popular locations for celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day are Hopkins, Placencia, and Dangriga.
Traditionally, the celebrations would open with a reenactment of the first arrival on dories along with lively drumming and singing. Following this would include a parade, the Miss Garifuna Pageant, and cultural presentations involving food, drinks, dances and art exhibitions. Garifuna Settlement Day is an important day for the country to honor and commemorate the historical and cultural importance of the Garifuna community.
2019 Garifuna Settlement Day
Details for the 2019 Garifuna Settlement Day are yet to be announced. It is most popular in Hopkins, Dangriga, and Placencia, locations such as San Pedro Town and Belize City host processions in traditional Garifuna clothing, drumming, Cultural Awareness Week and even fashion shows.
Why should you be a part of the 2019 Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations?
This is a great opportunity to learn and experience the Garifuna culture in Belize whether through the tasting of savory and delicious Garifuna dishes or dancing to the beat of the drumming. Many visitors travel to witness the reenactment of the historical landing in 1832. You can expect to see live drumming, dancing, and history-inspired displays by the Garifuna people from Belize. Since this event is held on a public and bank holiday, it is widely celebrated throughout the country.
Venue: Garifuna Settlements Address: Hopkins Village, Seine Bight Village, Placencia Dangriga Town, Start Date: Tuesday, 19 Nov, 2019Annually, starting Nov 19, 2019
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Need shared shuttle Transportation, and Transfers? We provide a comfortable ride to and from San Ignacio to Hopkins or Dangriga. Fares are for One-Way trips departing from the San ... moreIgnacio, Hopkins or Dangriga. Pickup and Drop off directly to your hotel or port.
Need shared shuttle Transportation and Transfers? We provide a comfortable ride to and from the Philip Goldson International Airport to Hopkins or Dangriga. Fares are for One-Way trips ... moredeparting from the airport or from Dangriga/Hopkins. Pickup and Drop off directly to your hotel.
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