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This year, Tropical Storm Sara put a damper on Garifuna Settlement Day activities on the island, leading to the cancellation of the main celebrations. Although there were drumming events at establishments operated by the Garifuna community, traditional events such as parades, large concerts, and the Yurumein (the re-enactment of the arrival of the Garifuna people in Belize) were notably absent. Despite this, the public and bank holiday allowed islanders to enjoy traditional Garifuna dishes, including the popular Hudut.

The weather forecast predicting rain on Saturday, October 26th, did not dampen the creativity and enthusiasm at the annual Halloween celebration in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Held at La San Pedrana Restaurant inside the Holiday Hotel, this event is considered the country's largest celebration of its kind. As the night ended, several revelers went home with fabulous prizes after impressing the judges in the costume competition.

Belizeans in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, once again showed their patriotism and love for the country as they celebrated Belize’s 43rd independence anniversary. The festivities began on the evening of Friday, September 20th, with the flag-raising ceremony, culminating with the Independence Day Parade on the 21st, highlighting all things Belizean and closing the patriotic celebration across the country. Under the theme ‘A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43!’, Belizeans have been observing the September celebrations, from the flag-raising at the start of the month to the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day and the annual Carnival Road March in Belize City, among other patriotic events.

The Noche Centro Americana celebration, a vibrant display of cultural diversity, took place on Saturday, September 14th, at the Honorable Louis Sylvester Sporting Arena. This annual event features a rich tapestry of culinary delights, cultural presentations, and entertainment in honor of the Independence Day celebrations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

In Belize, the month of September is a time of vibrant celebration honoring two important events in the nation's history. This year's theme, "A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43," commemorates the 226th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day and the 43rd anniversary of Belize’s Independence. The Battle of St. George’s Caye Day is celebrated on September 10th and honors the efforts of the Baymen and slaves who repelled a Spanish invasion.

In September, Belizeans celebrate their nation's history with patriotic events. This month commemorates the Battle of St. George's Caye and Belize's Independence Day. This year's theme for the September Celebrations is "Valiant and Bold, Proud and Free! Belize @ 43," reflecting the nation's spirit of unity, courage, and freedom. The festivities started with flag-raising ceremonies across the county for National Flag Day. On Sunday, September 1st, at 6AM, community members, local authorities, and proud Belizeans gathered at Central Park for the ceremonial event opening the September Celebrations. As the first rays of sunlight lit up the park, voices sang the national anthem as the Belizean flag rose into the sky.

On Tuesday, August 27th, the grand finale of News 5 Live's popular show, KTV The Remix Season Six, took place at the Bliss Centre Performing Arts in Belize City. Chelsea Castro, a 19-year-old from Ambergris Caye, emerged as the ultimate winner, claiming a whopping $10,000 cash prize. The electrifying announcement captivated the audience, marking the exciting conclusion of a spectacular season.

Chelsy Castro, a proud representative of Ambergris Caye, is currently competing in the sixth season of the highly acclaimed KTV Remix Karaoke Competition. The event started on June 25th and will end on August 27th. The competition airs live every Tuesday at 8PM on Channel 5. Castro has showcased her extraordinary talent and vocal prowess in the contest.