Arts & Culture
Houston’s Donkeeboy and Donkeemom make their mark in San Pedro
Houston artists Donkeeboy and Donkeemom left their mark on Seagrape Drive, San Pedro, with stunning murals featuring Selena and Tupac. The artists were hosted by Mukul and Kelly Kanabar.
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National Garifuna Council reveals 2021 calendar of activities
For a second time, the traditional celebrations leading to the Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19th will be held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The National Garifuna Council (NGC) has released its virtual calendar of activities focusing on Garifuna identity, spirituality, and perseverance. NGC branches countrywide will be planning and hosting various virtual activities honoring the contributions of past and present Garinagu in Belize.
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Belizean editors to benefit from partnership between Belize Film Commission and foreign studio
Belizeans interested in the editing field of the filming industry will now have the opportunity to work on projects with international companies associated with the Belize Film Commission. On Tuesday, October 12th, Belize’s Film Commissioner, Nigel P. Miguel announced the partnership with Face Time Studios from Dallas, Texas USA that will see the training and hiring of Belizean editors.
Arts & Culture
Belizeans Honoured with Belize @ 40 Prize
As a part of this year’s September celebration activities, the National Celebrations Commission established the “Belize @ 40 Prize”, which are awards created to celebrate and honour past and present Belizean creatives.
Arts & Culture
Belizean Brings Culture and History to Taiwan
Armed with extensive knowledge of Belizean history and culture, a Belizean graduate has been named as one of the top organizers of a successful inaugural cultural festival in Taiwan.
Arts & Culture
Pandemic changes the way San Pedranos celebrate carnaval
Compared to previous years, El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro was celebrated this year with far less fanfare. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no street comparsas or painting in downtown San Pedro and no beach parties associated with the anticipated annual festivity. However, the traditional event was privately celebrated, and those fond of the comparsas were still able to enjoy them virtually during the three-night celebration from the 14th to the 16th of February.
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Island beauty Iris Salguero will represent Belize at Miss Universe pageant
Stunning Miss Iris Salguero will represent Belize at the 2021 Miss Universe Pageant, expected to take place in the first quarter of 2021 in the US.
