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Garifuna Settlement Day is a special holiday celebrated on November 19th, not August 11th, in Belize. It honors the Garifuna people, who are descendants of African, Carib, and Arawak people. This day marks their arrival to Belize in 1802, escaping from hardships in other places. People celebrate with music, dancing, and traditional foods like cassava bread and hudut, which is a fish dish. There are colorful parades and reenactments of their arrival by boats. This day is a joyful time for everyone to remember and appreciate the rich Garifuna culture and its contribution to Belizean society.
How to celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day?
You can celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day by dancing to lively Garifuna music, which has fun drum beats. Try wearing traditional colorful clothes to honor their culture. You can cook and taste delicious Garifuna foods like cassava bread and fish soup. Invite your family and friends to join you in singing Garifuna songs together. Watch videos or online performances of Garifuna dance and music to learn more. Create colorful arts and crafts, like painting traditional symbols or making bracelets. And most importantly, share stories or read books about Garifuna traditions to understand and respect their special culture. Have lots of fun!
Where Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated?
- - International
