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