| The word "Belize" brings to mind the | | | | Without the mention of drama and acting, |
| images of unbelievably clear turquoise | | | | a description of the Belizean culture |
| waters with fabulous beaches, lush green | | | | remains incomplete. All throughout the |
| jungles, along with the breathtaking | | | | year, there are a number of plays hosted |
| Mayan ruins. But this small nation is | | | | at the Bliss Center for the Performing |
| also proud of its diverse culture. Here | | | | Arts and the George Price Center. The |
| one can find a unique mixture of | | | | true culture of Belize can be seen |
| influences of various cultures and | | | | through the authentic oil and water |
| people from various parts of the world. | | | | paintings, color prints, and art crafts |
| Rich Diversity of Culture | | | | displayed at the Fine Arts Gallery. |
| In the distant past, Belize witnessed | | | | These talents of the local Belizean |
| many territorial wars where inhuman | | | | artists portray the life of Garifuna, |
| enslavement of people of various | | | | the Creole, and ancient Maya. |
| ethnicities took place. But this marred | | | | Cuisine |
| past gave birth to a country brimming | | | | The cuisine of Belize is a cultural |
| with cultural diversity and a mixed | | | | smorgasbord as it is as varied and rich |
| population with diverse origins and | | | | as the several cultures that together |
| roots from across the globe with only a | | | | make up Belize. Their way of cooking is |
| longing for harmony and freedom. | | | | quite similar to that of the UK, the |
| Some of the ethnic and national | | | | USA, Mexico and the Caribbean. Rice and |
| groupings that complete the picture of | | | | beans play a very dominant role in |
| Belize are: | | | | almost all the meals, be it breakfast or |
| - Belize Creole, a mixture of African | | | | dinner. While most of the foods are |
| and European origin | | | | complemented with chicken, pork, beef, |
| - Garifuna, a mixture of African and | | | | fish or vegetables, it is the coconut |
| Carib origin | | | | milk and fried plantains that add a |
| - Mestizo, a mixture of Native American | | | | tropical flavor to any dish. Many of the |
| and European origin | | | | luxury resorts in Belize offer these |
| - Mopan Maya | | | | famous foods such as tamales, panades, |
| - White, which comes from British | | | | meat pies, escabeche, chirmole, and |
| descendants and American retirees | | | | garnaches in their menus. |
| - Arabs | | | | Really, this little Central American |
| - Asian from the Chinese, Taiwanese, | | | | country of Belize is the most unique and |
| Korean and Indian inhabitants. | | | | fascinating place to visit. And from the |
| - Mainland African, especially | | | | tourism point of view, this small |
| inhabitants from Nigerian origin | | | | country has got world class facilities. |
| All these ethnic groups try their level | | | | There are many well-known hotels and all |
| best to preserve their own ethnic | | | | inclusive resorts in Belize to make your |
| divergence and their distinct | | | | journey, a memorable one. |
| uniqueness. | | | | To get the best deal out of your |
| Music | | | | vacation, it is better to take the |
| Soothing and mesmerizing notes of | | | | expert advice of a reputed travel |
| Garifuna music is part of every festive | | | | planner, so that you can experience |
| occasion of Belize. The sound of | | | | enjoy a tension free vacation with your |
| Garifuna music is quite similar to | | | | family or friends. From booking your |
| Afro-Caribbean. There are other more | | | | rooms to selecting good all inclusive |
| popular melodic variants, known as | | | | resorts in Belize to planning a trip to |
| Paranda and Brukdown which the locals | | | | any of the popular destinations, they |
| love to hymn a lot. | | | | will do everything to make your holiday |
| Apart from folk music, modern style of | | | | in Belize, a memorable one. |
| music like Rap, Hip-hop, Heavy Metal and | | | | American, Continental, US Air, Delta, |
| Rock are also popular amongst the | | | | and Taca Airlines have daily Belize |
| youths. To get a taste of the local | | | | departure flights of about two hours |
| music, one must definitely plan a visit | | | | from several U.S. cities to Belize |
| to the local nightclubs where one can | | | | islands. |
| hear both Belizean and international | | | | With its favorable weather, any time of |
| artists. | | | | year is a great time to plan your next |
| Art | | | | Belize vacation. |