Package Includes
- “Welcome” dinner and breakfast on the first morning
- Accommodations
- Festival Ticket and Transportation
- Festival Wallet with $200.00 BZD
- Tours
- Airport Transfers on arrival and leaving days **inquire for details
Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated on November 19th in commemoration of when the first dory (dugout canoe) with Garifuna people arrived in British Honduras (Belize) in 1802.
In Belize it is a cultural public and bank holiday recognized by all; the entire country celebrates by cooking its own take on authentic Garifuna food like Hudut, and Garasa but the real celebrations are, of course, in the south where they, as a culture, still make their primary home.
In the districts Stann Creek, Toledo, and even Belize City processions, live music, drumming, and traditional dancing punctuate the day. If you happen to be here for this you must certainly try the Hudut which is a starchy coconut milk-based soup accented by ground foods, green plantain balls, fresh fish, and of course peppers to give it that Caribbean kick.
Also, on this day the Garifuna perform renditions of their traditional drumming music, which is an earthy percussive beat composed to get your hips moving, and the rhythms certainly keep you on your feet until you drop. As intimate as the celebrations are to the Garinagus, the locals are always happy and proud to share their culture with others, making Garifuna Settlement day a must if you like connecting with people and cultures.
Itinerary
First day
Arrival at 8 a.m. (local time) at the Phillip Goldson International Airport where you will be picked up via shuttle and taken to the Hopkins Bay Hotel. Check-in. 2 hours of leisure rest which ends in taking in the Garifuna rhythmic drumming to relax and unwind.
Second Day
Today we are going to Dangriga Town which is known as the Culture Capital. There you will witness the traditions and customs of the Garifuna people as they begin the evening commemorating the arrival eve of the Garifuna to Belize. Get ready to stay all through the night where you will see dancing, drumming, etc.
Third-Day
The celebration continues at 5 a.m. where the re-enactment of the Garifuna’s first arrival in Belize happens on the waters in honor of their ancestors who fled slavery and settled on the coastline of Belize. This event goes on all throughout the day. No Sleeping!
Fourth Day
Today we relax where you will be treated to a spa day inclusive of the Mayan Massage.
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Fifth Day – Final Day
You check out of the hotel, where you will be shuttled back to the international airport to catch your flight.
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Package Includes
- “Welcome” dinner and breakfast on the first morning
- Accommodations
- Festival Ticket and Transportation
- Festival Wallet with $200.00 BZD
- Tours
- Airport Transfers on arrival and leaving days **inquire for details
Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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