NGC Launches Calendar for November Celebrations

As November approaches, Belize is gearing up for a month-long celebration of Garifuna culture, with the National Garifuna Council (NGC) Belize City branch announcing a packed calendar of events. The festivities commence on October 25th with the Miss Garifuna Belize City Pageant, setting the stage for a series of cultural highlights. Key events include a panel discussion on November 11th, a tribute to T.V. Ramos on November 13th, and a vibrant music and food festival on November 18th. The grand finale will be the Yurumein reenactment on November 19th, marking the historic arrival of the Garifuna people in Belize. Raphael Martinez, President of NGC Belize City, shared details of the celebrations, emphasizing the significance of the reenactment and the community’s efforts to make this year’s events even more spectacular. The festivities will take place at the Belize Civic Center compound, featuring traditional Garifuna cuisine, music, and dance. Denise Casamiro, a member of NGC Belize City, also highlighted the upcoming pageant and cultural bash, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in Garifuna traditions.