Category Local Culture: Traditions, Art & Heritage

St. Patrick’s Day in Belize: Shamrocks in the Sun?

Every year on March 17, cities around the world turn green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. From Dublin to New York, parades, Irish music, and pub parties bring people together to honor Irish culture. But what happens when this famously…

How Belizean Drumming Became World-Famous

The deep, resonant beat of a Garifuna drum is more than just music — it’s the heartbeat of Belize’s soul. Along the golden coasts of Hopkins and Dangriga, the rhythmic pulse of Garifuna drumming carries through the air, connecting generations,…

Weekend in Hopkins: Drums, Beaches & Culture

There are few places in Belize where time seems to move to the beat of a drum. Hopkins, a small Garifuna fishing village along Belize’s southern coast, is one of them. Known for its laid-back beaches, soulful music, and warm…

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