Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Institute for Social & Cultural Research has published an informational article entitled 'Who are the Garifuna People of Belize?'  It talks about the history and culture of the Garinagu people. Worth a read.

"In dories and boats, the Garinagu bring coconut, plantain, cassava, and the drums of their ancestors to Dangriga’s shores, as the crowds—Belizeans and visitors alike—cheer and celebrate in the streets. This is Yurumein: the reenactment of the Garifuna journey to Belize. It is Garifuna Settlement Day, a public and bank holiday in Belize since 1943. It’s a celebration of culture, resilience, and vision."

The Institute for Social and Cultural Research has some videos from the Old Timers Folk Concert that was held at the Cayo Welcome Center Saturday night.  They have a short video of the Benque Marima Academy.  They also have the Rompe Rajas Band in another one.  Looks like it was a great night.

Here are a few more:

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"The Benque Marimba Academy were present as one of the opening acts at the Old Timer's Concert.  We should be proud of our young Belizean talent!"

Tomorrow, at the George Price Centre, there will be a Traditional Healers forum.  Thanks go out to the Institute for Social and Cultural Research and National Institute for Culture and History for the event.

"Call for Traditional Healers!  Calling all Traditional Healers countrywide to participate in our second form.  The first forum held in January was a huge success, we are looking for more healers across the country to participate in our second forum."

The Benque House of Culture opened the "Story of Resistance"exhibit yesterday, to much fanfare.  They Benque HoC teamed up with the ISCR to bring the exhibit here.  It'll run for the September Celebrations.  There was a great turnout for the opening ceremony.

It's Independence Month, and what better time to hear some well informed people speak about the claim.  It'll be at the University of Belize, on Thursday, September 13th.  It'll also be streamed via the National Channel.

"We are getting ready to hear David Gomez, David Gibson and Carlos Clarke speak on the history and future of Guatemala's claim over Belize.

This is the BHA Annual September Lecture Supported by Institute for Social & Cultural Research, National Institute of Culture and History, and University of Belize

Facebook streaming will be happening in HD thanks to the coverage of The National Channel!!"

Video of the day.  The Institute for Social and Cultural Research has released the 3rd cultural video, and this one is all about the Bram.

"This educational video is the third in a series of documentary videos and accompanying posters which highlights Belize's Cultural Celebrations, and forms part of a broader initiative to implement the UNESCO 2003 Convention for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Belize. The documentary presents the history and origins of the Christmas Bram, as well as descriptions of the Bram as it is currently practiced. It includes interviews with community elders, musicians, dancers, and cultural resource persons, along with the sound of the brokdong music."

The National Institute for Culture and History has a creative promotional video out explaining what they are all about.  NICH is comprised of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research, the various Houses of Culture, the Museums of Belize, the Institute of Archaeology, and the Institute of Creative Arts.  You'll see fliers for all of the events happening this month for the Festival of Arts, which started on the 3rd, and runs through the 22nd.  It also features Tanya Carter and Melonie Gillett singing 'Low,' so it's definitely worth a watch.

In related news, the Belize Archaeology and Anthropology Symposium is July 2nd through the 5th, and it'll be at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel.  The Belize Film Festival will be from July 11th through the 15th.

http://www.nichbelize.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NICHBZ

The Institute for Social and Cultural Research paid a visit to Los Tambos Government School.

"Benque HOC congratulates the parents, students and staff for their efforts to educate their children as best as possible with the limit resource they have.  At the same time we thank the staff of ISCR, especially to Mrs Irene and Mison and of course the Museum of Belize Director, Ms Jones."

Tonight in Belmopan, at the George Price Centre, they'll be doing the book launch for 'Celebrating the 10th and 21st September: Revisiting the Documentary Heritage.'  It'll start at 6:00pm.

"The Belize Archives and Records Service in collaboration with the Institute for Social and Cultural Research will be launching the book 'Celebrating the 10th and 21st September: Revisiting the Documentary Heritage' tomorrow October 2nd at the Museum of Belize at 10:00am and at The George Price Center for Peace and Development at 6:00pm."

Tomorrow at 9:30am, the Benque House of Culture will have the opening of the exhibition entitled "The Story of Resistance in Belize."  Everyone is invited to this cultural event, done to coincide with the September Celebrations.  It starts at 9:30am.

"Seeking to enhance your knowledge on our Belizean History?  There is much to look forward to as the "Story of Resistance of Belize" will be launched on September 6th, on the 11th Anniversary Celebration of your House of Culture.  Exhibition compiled by our sister Department, The Institute of Social & Cultural Research: ISCR"