Arts & Culture
Bloom with Love: San Pedro Dance Academy hosts Mother’s Day Recital
On Saturday, May 3rd, the San Pedro Dance Academy (SPDA) hosted its annual Mother’s Day recital, "Bloom with Love." As May arrives, it brings a sense of love and appreciation for mothers, with various events taking place across the island. The special dance showcase, which celebrated mothers, love, and family, was held at the Lions Den.
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San Pedro High School awarded second place at Band Fest 2025 competition
The San Pedro High School (SPHS) returned to the island as sub-champions of the Belize Band Fest 2025, held on Saturday, April 12th, in Independence Village, southern Belize. The island’s marching band performed stunningly while defending their championship title. However, at the end of the event, the judges declared Independence High School (IHS) the top marching band of this year's competition.
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Garifuna icon Aurelio Martinez remembered in San Pedro
Aurelio Martinez, a name synonymous with Paranda music, left a lasting impact on Garifuna culture in the region. The Garifuna star, born in Honduras, was well-known in Belize, and his sudden passing has left his followers in grief. On Sunday, March 30th, members of the Garifuna community, united in their love for Martinez and his music, gathered at the Black and White Restaurant in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to honor the musical icon with singing and drumming.
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Island Preschoolers Take Part in the 2025 San Pedro Preschool Festival of Arts
The San Pedro Preschool Festival of Arts brought vibrancy and creativity to the Sagebrush Church in San Pedro Town on March 20th. Sponsored by the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, and the Institute of Creative Arts, the event showcased the talents of preschool-aged children through music, dance, drama, and arts and crafts. This celebration marked the beginning of a nationwide tour of artistic performances that will take place over several weeks.
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Garifuna icon Aurelio Martinez remembered following tragic death
Belize joins Honduras in mourning the loss of Garifuna icon Aurelio Martinez, 55, who tragically died in an airplane crash on Monday, March 17th. Martinez, along with 11 other passengers, perished shortly after their flight took off from the Honduran island of Roatan en route to his home city of La Ceiba.
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Keeping the Tradition Alive: El Carnaval de San Pedro is Back!
San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye joined other countries in the region to celebrate the annual carnival season with the highly anticipated "El Carnaval de San Pedro!" This traditional celebration, beloved by islanders and visitors, kicked off on March 1st with a vibrant parade that concluded with a spectacular show at the central park.
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Gabriela Marin is Reina Del Carnaval 2025!
Carnaval in San Pedro Town is a vibrant and unique celebration held before Lent. Known for its colorful street parties and lively music, a distinctive tradition of Carnaval is painting one another, a hallmark of the festivities. Before the official celebration begins, the Reina del Carnaval Pageant is held to crown a queen who embodies the spirit of Carnaval. This year, the pageant occurred on Thursday, February 27th, starting at 8 PM at the San Pedro Lions Den.
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Art in the Park highlights San Pedro’s talented artists
San Pedro Town Councilor Marina Kay and local artist Edwardo ‘Papo’ Alamilla hosted a vibrant Art in the Park event on February 7th and 8th at Central Park. The occasion showcased the work of many talented artists from San Pedro Town and attracted numerous locals and tourists. Some paintings were available for purchase, and a few collectors left with beautiful masterpieces created by island painters.
