Safeguarding Tradition Through Entrepreneurship: Interview with Julio Saqui, the owner of Che’il Mayan Chocolate

From the cacao tree to a local chocolate factory, a bar of Maya chocolate carries stories of tradition and innovation. What should we know about the chocolate and the people who make it? We talked with Julio Saqui, founder and owner of Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory, to see how chocolate becomes a medium to safeguard Maya culture and empower the local community.

Sust. Her. Insight Series, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, SustainabilityHeritage BelizeNovember 23, 2024Sustainable Heritage, cacao, Che'il Mayan Chocolate, Maya, Tourism, sustainabilityComment

Building Community, Teaching Archaeology: Interview with Antonio Beardall

What does it mean for young people to excavate pieces of their ancient past? How to make ancient history and archaeology accessible to the general public? Read our interview with Antonio Beardall, PhD student at Texas State University, to see how community archaeology helps young Belizeans reflect on their cultural identity and own their history!

Cultural Heritage, Archaeology, Sust. Her. Insight SeriesHeritage BelizeJuly 6, 2024Sustainable HeritageComment