61. Belizean Culture And Music Your guide to belize. Visit exotic mainland cities, towns, interior, meet friendly people! See ancient historic sights, Maya cities, cayes, sea, beaches, http://www.belize.com/culture.html

Visit Belize with Belize Online - Extensive articles, photos, and links. Belize.com's "Best of the Web. Offshore Banking Not only for the very wealthy anymore. Hotels.Belize.com Best deals in Belize Qixo Airline fares with one search Belize Yellow Belize Business Directory. Tropic Real Estate Your Belize real estate experts. Belize Books Our Belize Book List. Viator Tours Book city tours, day trips and boat cruises online. Subscribe to the Belize.com Newsletter More About Travel in Belize Belizean Photo Gallery Belize Maps Belize.com Ltd. Belize.com and Belize Online are Registered Trademarks of Belize.com Ltd. Belize Links All Trips to Belize Expedition Cruises Cultural Exploration Hiking Sea Kayaking Whitewater Rafting Fishing Multisport Mountain Biking Bicycle Touring Belizean Culture and Music Email this article Printer friendly page Because of its diversity, Belize is a cultural wonderland, rich with color and music. Get a preview by visiting the links below. Keep an eye on this page; we'll be presenting more in the coming months! Caribbean Art of Walter Castillo Corozal Town Hall Mural Garifuna Village Project Cahal Pech Tavern Mural ... "Songs of Belize" by Daphne Sheran

62. Ministry Of Tourism, Culture, Information & Broadcasting responsible for the management of the cultural resources of belize. The staff of the Youth Department is located at 16 Gabourel Lane, belize City. http://www.belize.gov.bz/cabinet/m_espat/welcome.shtml

Overview Minister's Profile Contact Info August 29, 2000 Yabra Redevelopment Project: Phase One Complete ... Other Ministries Overview PLEASE NOTE: SOME INFORMATION MAY BE INNACURATE DUE TO THE RECENT CABINET ADJUSTMENTS. WE ARE WORKING ON THESE UPDATES, AND WILL ADJUST THIS SECTION IN THE NEAR FUTURE. DEPARTMENTS: Department of Archaeology Mr. Allan Moore Archaeological Commissioner Mission Statement: The Department of Archaeology is a department within the Ministry of Tourism, Information and Broadcasting responsible for the management of the cultural resources of Belize. The functions of the Department of Archaeology are governed by the Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Laws, hence the focus of our archaeological activities emphasizes the protection, promotion, research and the development of Belize's cultural heritage. Integral components of these efforts are the development and maintenance of archaeological and historical sites to make them accessible for tourism purposes, the establishment of National Museums, and strengthening the human resources to fully carry out our manda

63. Ministry Of Rural Development This Ministry was also responsible for culture until the realignment of ministerial Mrs. Mirlin Plunkett belize District. Old Hospital Compound http://www.belize.gov.bz/cabinet/m_mes/welcome.shtml

Overview Minister's Profile Contact Info Other Ministries Ministry of Rural Development Overview MINISTER - HONOURABLE MARCIAL G. MES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - MR. E. ROY CAYETANO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - MS. CONSUELO S. GARCIA The Ministry of Rural Development was established in August 1998 after the last general elections. The Honourable Marcial G. Mes is the Minister of Rural Development. OUR VISION: By The year 2010, the Ministry of Rural Development is a highly capable and efficient government institution, which has empowered all rural communities to achieve sustainable rural development, based on principles of people’s participation, respect for cultural diversity, gender equity, and sound environmental practices. OUR MISSION: The Ministry of Rural Development is committed to empowering rural communities in addressing their basic needs thereby improving their overall quality of life through strengthening of local governance, and the adoption of safe and sustainable environmental practices, with a view to eliminating social and economic inequities.

64. Belize Tours - History And Culture culture. English speaking and Creole dominated, belize has more in common with belize Articles Information Links belize Overview Ambergris Caye http://www.adventure-life.com/belize/belize_history.php

contact us Belize Tours Home Testimonials In the News About Us ... Flights South America Amazon Tours Argentina Tours Bolivia Tours Chile Tours ... Peru Tours Central America Belize Tours Costa Rica Tours Guatemala Tours Panama Tours Antarctica Antarctica Tours Extensions Extend your Belize travel a few more days with a Belize extension. Icon Legend Please click to see a detailed explanation of these icons used throughout the site. Escort Escorted Unescorted Difficulty Easy Moderate Challenging When to Travel Excellent Very Good Unpredictable Unavailable Specials Register for Adventure Weather Map of Belize ... culture History The first inhabitants in what is now Belize who developed a succinct culture were the Maya. Belize was an important part in the great Mayan Empire. The Maya Empire was possibly the most sophisticated civilization in the ancient Americas. Including modern day southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras, the Mayas reached their peak in the 6th, 7th, and 8th centuries AD. However, by the 14TH Century this once great civilization mysteriously declined. By the time the Spanish arrived in the 16TH Century, Maya presence was barely felt. Even though the Spanish ruled Belize since their arrival in the new world, they were never able to truly control the area. For them, Belize was a backwater, good only for cutting dye wood. This lack of control eventually allowed for pirates from England and Scotland to come in and find sanctuary during the 17th century. When pirating became a less popular profession, these former buccaneers turned to cutting log wood in the rich tropical forests of Belize.

65. Adventure Life Belize Trips Explore The Diverse Belizean Culture And History Our belize trips explore the diverse belizean culture and history. http://www.adventure-life.com/belize/mundo_maya.php

contact us Belize Tours Home Testimonials In the News About Us ... Flights South America Amazon Tours Argentina Tours Bolivia Tours Chile Tours ... Peru Tours Central America Belize Tours Costa Rica Tours Guatemala Tours Panama Tours Antarctica Antarctica Tours Extensions Extend your Belize travel a few more days with a Belize extension. Icon Legend Please click to see a detailed explanation of these icons used throughout the site. Escort Escorted Unescorted Difficulty Easy Moderate Challenging When to Travel Excellent Very Good Unpredictable Unavailable Specials Register for Adventure Weather Map of Belize ... Belize Travel Mundo Maya Mysteries of the Maya Come Alive in Belize Belize Preserves Ancient Culture and Offers Tourists A Glimpse At The Past For the people of Belize, Mundo Maya (The World of the Maya) is more than a joint program established with its neighbors to help preserve the rich Maya culture. It is a deep-rooted passion that is felt in every corner of this small Central American country. While deeply immersed in the traditions of the Maya, Belize is now the only English-speaking country in the Maya world. The spirit of the Mundo Maya is in the faces of Garifuna (Carib-Indian) and Creole children, as they help prepare a daily meal in their villages. It is in the women dressed in traditional, colorful garb as they celebrate the Deer Dance, a nine-day Maya cultural celebration, or washing the family's clothes, waist-deep in creeks. It can also be found in the many professional guides who will gladly explain the mystical Maya culture at any one of the hundreds of Maya sites within Belize.

66. A Brief Cultural History Of Belize This is the story of the Garifuna people of belize. http://www.jaguarreef.com/belize-culture.htm

CULTURE A short history of the Garifunas The Jaguar Reef Lodge is located just one mile from the fascinating Garifuna village of Hopkins. One of the most remarkable things about the Garifunas is their brief but unusual history. They came into existence almost by accident. R oots in the slave trade In 1634, English slave ships sailing from Africa were wrecked off the coast of the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent. The Africans who staggered ashore joined the Arawak Indians living there and started a new life. The blending of these two cultures created the Garifunas. As time went on, the Garifunas on St. Vincent farmed and fished and joined the French who had set up farming enterprises. It was a time when the English were in conflict with the French. The English wanted to develop St. Vincent for their sugar plantations. F rom St. Vincent to Honduras Two years of war by the English against the French and Garifuna ended in 1797. The English won, and just to be sure they will not longer be threatened by the Garifunas who proved to be fierce guerilla fighters, they packed up most of them, around 3,000 in 10 ships. The English sailed them to the Island of Roatan in the Bay Islands of Honduras and left them there. The Garifunas discovered that the Island was not a good place to start over, and soon headed to the mainland of Honduras, where they founded villages along the coast. From Honduras they spread to British Honduras (Belize).

67. Ambergris Caye, Belize, Culture Go Ambergris Caye is a complete site for information about the small Caribbean Central American nation of belize and Ambergris Caye, belize. http://www.goambergriscaye.com/cult.html

More Information about: Culture Belize by Naturalight Belize Search Engine Belize Culture Books Search this Site Search the Belize.Net Directory Belize's premiere search engine The settlers who came from Mexico brought with them their Spanish Language, Catholic and Mexican traditions and a rich culture. The official language of Belize is English and most islanders speak and understand English but the main language is still Spanish. The Maya that some of the present settlers' ancestors once spoke is no longer spoken. Islanders also speak Creole, a language or dialect derived from the English language. Due to the influence of Maya, Creole and English languages, most of the islanders speak today what is known as "kitchen Spanish" - informal Spanish that incorporates English, Maya and Creole words. An example is "pullar". The word comes from the English root "pull" and adds a Spanish suffix "ar". The English definition is "pull". The Mexican settlers also brought with them a distinctly rich culture with traditions comprised of Spanish, Mayan and Catholic elements. Many of these traditions are still followed today. Some such of these is the observance of religious feast days and celebrations such as the Lenten Season, an important aspect of Catholicism; regular attendance at Church especially at Easter and Christmas and the celebration of Sacraments. Easter Procession and Novenas (prayers) are spectacular annual events and have the participation of almost the entire local population of San Pedro Town.

68. The Belize Adventures Culture & Technology Program (BADCATS) Visits San Pedro The belize Adventures culture Technology Program (BADCATS) visits San Pedro. The Island Newspaper, Ambergris Caye, belize Vol. 15, No. 28 July 14, 2005 http://www.sanpedrosun.net/05-284.html

The Island Newspaper, Ambergris Caye, Belize Vol. 15, No. 28 July 14, 2005 Features: Search Issues Read Back Issues Subscriptions Merchandise Ordering Information I t is always wonderful to find people interested in the well-being of the Belizean youth. It is always greater to find an individual that not only cares about their education but cares to the extent to try and make education a higher priority to students. About a year ago, Ian Anderson of the Caves Branch Jungle Lodge came up with an idea to help in the education of disadvantaged children. His initial plan was to help create an organization that would offer support and encouragement to students who were in danger of failing their classes or dropping out of school. After presenting his idea to several towns and having the response be minimal, Anderson was not deterred. His efforts began to see fruition when he started his project with 20 students from the Belmopan Comprehensive School. These students were in danger of failing altogether if they did not meet certain requirements. With the help of the project BADCATS, teachers and other members of Belmopan Town, these students were given extra attention and encouragement to continue studying. This followed the philosophy of the BADCATS organization which explains that children who are at the brink of dropping out of school or failing entirely will improve their attitude if given the right attention. Essentially, the use of the proverbial “dangling carrot” can help immensely.

69. Looks, Poise And Personality! - Miss Belize Wins Title Of Reina De La Costa Maya she described the belize Barrier Reef in her explanation of belize s culture, Miss belize blew everyone away Miss belize won best cultural costume http://www.sanpedrosun.net/old/03-311.html

Looks, poise and personality! - Miss Belize wins title of Reina de la Costa Maya 2003 The Island Newspaper, Ambergris Caye, Belize Vol. 13, No. 31 August 14, 2003 Features: Search Issues Read Back Issues Subscriptions Merchandise Ordering Information Reina de la Costa Maya 2003 - Leilah Pandy Reina de la Costa Maya representatives mix-it-up with El Tambor de la Tribu band Niurka performs in front of a full house Niurka croons for the crowd Niurka flirts with her fans H istory was in the making this year as Belize earned the title of Reina de la Costa Maya for the first time at the International Costa Maya Festival 2003, held last Thursday through Sunday, August 7 th to 10 th , 2003. On Thursday, Pageant Night, hundreds gathered to witness the crowning of the Queen of the Mundo Maya. Each of the five contestants proudly represented her country, but it was Miss Leilah Pandy, the current Miss Belize, who dazzled the audience with the grace, poise and confidence of a seasoned pageant contestant. From the charming way she introduced herself in "Spanglish" to the way she described the Belize Barrier Reef in her explanation of Belize's culture, Miss Belize "blew everyone away" during the competition. Donning a flowing robe adorned with the "jewels" of our Caribbean, Miss Pandy also won the award for Cultural Presentation.

70. Belize / Belize :: Culture & Tourism Links : Kulturális és Idegenforgalmi Link International catalogue of culture and tourism. Internationaler kultureller und touristischer Katalog. Nemzetközi kulturális és idegenforgalmi katalógus. http://katalogus.kulturinfo.hu/bz.html

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71. The Best Travel, Culture And Nature Books, Belize belize Stories, Photos, Travel Information and Recommended Books and Maps. http://www.jpsviewfinder.com/travel/country/belize/booksbelize.htm

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72. Belize UNESCO Culture Sector culture Collection of National Copyright Laws Latin America and the The Law applicable in belize is the Copyright Act, Chapter 252 of the laws of http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=15391&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT

73. Belize UNESCO Culture Sector belize. This topic provides a directory on major institutions working in the field of media arts and music using culture All Unesco. Advanced Search http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=13617&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT

74. Belize: Mayan Culture And The Interface Between Tropical Rainforests And Coral R belize. January 1121, 2006. Mayan culture and the Interface between Tropical Rainforests and Coral Reefs. Table of Contents http://www.intprog.umd.edu/ies/StudyAbroad/.sahome/programs/januaryprg/Belize/

Belize January 11-21, 2006 Mayan Culture and the Interface between Tropical Rainforests and Coral Reefs Table of Contents Belize Academic Program Accommodations Faculty Director ... Questions? To learn about other programs, click here To return to the Study Abroad Office Home Page, click here Introduction to Belize Belize is a subtropical country situated on the East Coast of Central America in the heart of the Caribbean Basin. It borders with Mexico to the North and Guatemala on the west. On the east is the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Belize has a 174-mile coastline that is home to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. The coast mangroves constitute an excellent habitat for birds, fish, shellfish and marine organisms. Belize is also graced with tropical forests, mountains and superior agricultural land. The Mayan history in Belize is extremely rich. With more than 600 Maya cities, Belize is the center of the ancient Maya world and an active participant in the Mundo Maya program. To return to the Table of Contents, click here Academic Program The course, (BSCI 288, 2-credits) is divided into two parts. The first part will introduce students to present-day archeological sites that have been recently discovered and which are defined as some of the major sites of the Mayan culture. Students will:

75. Garifuna holiday honoring the Garifuna culture throughout the entire country of belize From a Garifuna, a posting on belize in soc.culture.caribbean “ http://www.kacike.org/cac-ike/Belize.html

Caribbean Amerindian Centrelink (CAC) The Garifuna of Belize, Central America The Caribbean Amerindian Centrelink offers its congratulations to the Garifuna peoples of the Circum-Caribbean on being cited by UNESCO as a "masterpiece" of the worldwide human "oral and intangible heritage". Belize Electronic Library Biocultural Adaptations of Black Caribs - A select bibliography of scientific publications “The ‘Carib’ Story”, by Helan Sheran: a brief essay on the ‘Black’ and ‘Red’ Caribs of St. Vincent, as well as the Garifuna/ Garinagu of Central America, with links to various Web resources on the latter, including: Red (or Yellow) Caribs in Yurumei (St. Vincent); Red (or Yellow) Caribs in Watikubuli (Dominica); Black Caribs in Belize; Black Caribs in Guatemala; Black Caribs in Honduras; and, Black Caribs in Nicaragua. Celebrating Garifuna Day: "Iunraha Wamei Irisini Higiru Wayunagu Waba is the theme that the National Garifuna Council (NGC) of Belize has selected for this year's Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations. The theme means - Lets Uphold the Values left to us by our Ancestors. November 19th, 1998, Garifuna Settlement Day, will be observed as a public and bank holiday honoring the Garifuna culture throughout the entire country of Belize ." Posted by the San Pedro Sun. “Coastal Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Values - Their Significance to the Garifuna and Rest of the Caribbean Region”, by Dr. Joseph O. Palacio, from the UWI Belize Country Conference:

76. Banquitas House Of Culture, Belize Discover and explore belize with the Moon Travel Planner belize City, the Northern Cayes, Belmopan and the Hummingbird Highway, Cayo and the Mountain Pine http://www.moon.com/planner/belize/mustsee/banquitas.html

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77. 1Up Travel : Belize - History And Culture Of Belize. Between 1500 BC and AD 300, the Maya civilization spread into what is now belize from the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. http://www.1uptravel.com/international/centralamerica/belize/history-culture.htm

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78. Mayan People, Culture And Lifestyle, Main Page Native Planet Indigenous Cultures belize Maya In belize, there are 3 indigenous groups represented among the more than half dozen ethnicities, http://www.nativeplanet.org/indigenous/maya/maya.htm

Native Planet Indigenous Cultures Belize Maya Kekchi Indians and Mopan Mayas People Documentary from CASKE 2000 produced in 1999 In Belize, there are 3 indigenous groups represented among the more than half dozen ethnicities, the Kekchi Indians Mopan Mayas (often referred just as the Mayas), and Garifuna people. This page focuses on the Mayan and Kekchi Indians. In the following pages, we will feature various subjects such as, History and Archeological sites Culture and Lifestyle Survival Skills Eco-Tourism and Local Guides and our Photo Gallery History and Archeological Sites Introduction - Who are the Kekchi Indians and Mopan Mayan People today? Where do they come from? Tikal Text and Photos We chose Blue Creek (Belize) for a case study Culture and Lifestyle in Blue Creek Farming and Food Preparation Sugar Cane Harvesting and Preparation Cacao Harvesting and Preparation Other crops include: Corn, Rice, Cassava, Coffee, Crabou, Cashew Nuts, etc. Food Preparation : (Chicken Soup, Corn Tortillas, Escabeche, Cohune Palm Heart)

79. Belize Telecommunications Limited - culture. culture produces admirable ambassadors for belize while preserving a sense of history and tradition. BTL supports other cultural organizations such http://www.btl.net/culture.htm

Home Corporate Information Investor Relations Customer Service Culture Culture produces admirable ambassadors for Belize while preserving a sense of history and tradition. The Company also supports the Garifuna Settlement Day and other cultural and educational events. Related Links: BelizeWeb BESL DigiCell.bz BTL NETS ... Contact Us

80. Mexico Desconocido: Maya Culture Belize home history precolumbian maya culture Xunanntunich castle, belize Altún Há is a small ceremonial center from the Classic period where some 500 http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/historia/prehispanica/detalle.cfm?id

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