8 Garifuna Instagram Accounts to Follow for Cultural Awareness

While social media can often be a controversial and challenging space, it also has the power to expand your cultural horizon. It is easy to get stuck in our bubble and overlook cultures and challenges in the world. We collected a few Garifuna Instagram accounts for you to follow for inspiration and to learn more about Garifuna culture. Accounts are from Belize, the US and from across the Caribbean and Central America.

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4 Garifuna Museums you Need to Visit in Belize

Find out about 4 Garifuna museums in Belize that safeguard the culture and heritage of Garifuna communities across the country.

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Lan Barangu Luban Garifunaduaü Garifuna Resource Center (Barranco House of Culture)

Lan Barangu Luban Garifunaduaü (Barranco House of Culture) is a Garifuna Resource Center. It is located in the small village of Barranco, in the Toledo District of Belize. The establishment of the facility was initially to aid the preservation of Garifuna Culture and to ensure that the village residents of Barranco (children, youth and adults) understand their history, culture and identity. Ultimately, our goal is to educate others.

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BFREE and the Hicatee Awareness Month in Belize

It takes as much as 16 years before the Hicatee turtle is old enough to reproduce. The Hicatee is listed in the top 10 most endangered turtles in the world by the IUCN, and it is classified as critically endangered. Allowing them to live long enough to continue the lineage is critical for the survival of the species. We want them to continue to be a part of our culture now and in the future.

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Closed Eyes Art: Story of a Young Aspiring Female Artist from Corozal, Belize

Closed Eyes Art is an art business created and owned by Jacqueline Ewens. She is a Young Aspiring Female Artist from Belize, who promotes art in a very unique and captivating way. Expressing emotion, each painting reveals a hidden story and a message with cultural ties. Located in Ranchito Village, in the beautiful district of Corozal.

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Kanan Miatsil ‌ ‌ the “Guardians of Culture”‌

‌Kanan Miatsil‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌Non-profit‌ ‌Organisation‌ ‌in Northern Belize led‌ ‌by‌ ‌Felicita‌ ‌Cantun,‌ ‌‌a‌ ‌retired‌ ‌teacher‌ ‌who‌ ‌spent‌ ‌forty‌ ‌years‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌classroom.‌‌ ‌She‌ ‌is‌ ‌known‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌area‌ ‌as‌ ‌the‌ ‌“Culture‌ ‌Warrior”‌ ‌for‌ ‌receiving‌ ‌numerous‌ ‌awards‌ ‌for‌ ‌her‌ ‌efforts‌ throughout‌ ‌the‌ ‌years.

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A Belizean fashion brand inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. A discussion with Emilio Perera

With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we are often disconnected from the stories behind the products we buy. Read about a Belizean fashion brand that is inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. In a discussion with Emilio Perera, you can read about inspiration and techniques that come from Belizean culture.

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Candy’s Maya Gift Shop, a driving force behind community-building in the Toledo District. A discussion with Candelaria Kukul

Candy’s Maya Giftshop & Culture Experience is located in Aguacate Village, Toledo District, Belize. It is run by Candelaria Kukul, a Ketchi Maya woman who speaks the language and proudly shares what it means to be Maya with other people through her business.

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U Chan Muul Yaax K'aax: How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation

How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation. A family museum in San Lazaro Village in Northern Belize has grown into a fantastic hub for tourism and cultural research in the past few years. The museum is located in the Orange Walk District, famous for its sugar production.

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Understanding Economic Reports: Belize External Trade, June 2020

In order to prosper in society, business and everyday-life, people should understand the current economic status in which they operate. This post highlights the key information in Belize’s monthly External Trade Report, in the hopes that it will inform the decisions made going forward.

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