Belize Prepares for Garifuna Settlement Day

As September celebrations wind down, Belize’s next highly anticipated event approaches.

Today, the National Garifuna Council announced the theme for this year’s November 19th Celebrations: “Afeduha waméi wagücha, afareinha waméi wanichigu! – Celebrating our roots; sharing our culture.”

This theme, submitted by Biviana McDougall, a teacher at Gulisi Community Primary School, was selected by the Garifuna Language Commission.

In its press release, the council highlighted the theme’s focus on honouring cultural origins and the importance of passing down knowledge to future generations. “It reminds us of the responsibility adults have as role models, and educators, ensuring that Garifuna culture and identity continue to thrive through the younger generation,” the Council stated.