Culture

Culture June 9, 2020

Holiday Hoopla

The list of public and bank holidays for 2021 in Belize includes 13 holidays and eight long weekends.

Culture June 8, 2020

Cadex, Cayo’s World Renowned Muralist

Belizean-American artist Cadex Herrera discusses his work on the George Floyd mural and the upcoming Belize Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest.

Culture June 5, 2020

25 Years Of Images At The Factory

The Image Factory celebrates 25 years of artistic expression with an online exhibition and a record preserved at the National Heritage Library.

Culture June 5, 2020

B'zean Helped Create George Floyd Mural

A Belizean artist contributed to the creation of the iconic George Floyd mural in the United States.

Culture June 3, 2020

City Cleaners, Spiffy and Safe

Belize City sanitation workers receive new uniforms and a name change to Operational Support to enhance their recognition and respect.

Culture May 28, 2020

Carnival Cancelled?

Plans for September celebrations, including Carnival, remain uncertain due to the pandemic, affecting fabric sales for costumes.

Culture May 27, 2020

San Pedro Chinese Community Donates

The Chinese community in San Pedro donated 1,200 grocery bags to residents affected by job losses due to the shutdown of international tourism.

Culture May 21, 2020

Funerals, From Cultural Anchor, To A Passing Event

COVID-19 has transformed funerals in Belize into smaller events, limiting attendance and prompting funeral homes to adapt with technology and reduced costs.

Culture May 19, 2020

The Big Cats Coming Back

the Belize Zoo is planning a soft reopening this weekend with strict social distancing protocols in place due to COVID-19.

Culture May 18, 2020

Sites For Sore Eyes

Archaeological sites can now re-open to the public with licensed tour guides following new regulations.

Culture May 14, 2020

Festival Goes Virtual

The Children's Festival of the Arts has gone virtual this year due to COVID-19, allowing performances to be shared online.

Culture May 13, 2020

The Givers That Keep On Giving

The Belize Indian Community delivered food packages to needy residents in the Pickstock division as part of their humanitarian efforts during the pandemic.