Sustainable Heritage Insight Series

It all starts with the word “sustainability”…

The 2030 Agenda adopted by the UN General Assembly integrates the role of cultural heritage and creativity as an enabler of sustainable development across the Sustainable Development Goals.

This series spotlights the perspectives of individuals who are deeply involved with Belize’s cultural heritage, from archaeologists to business owners. Together, we shall explore how cultural heritage fosters community and economic development, and how we can preserve cultural heritage for future generations.

 

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Safeguarding Tradition Through Entrepreneurship: Interview with Julio Saqui, the owner of Che’il Mayan Chocolate
Sustainable Heritage, cacao, Che'il Mayan Chocolate, Maya, Tourism, sustainability
Safeguarding Tradition Through Entrepreneurship: Interview with Julio Saqui, the owner of Che’il Mayan Chocolate
Sustainable Heritage, cacao, Che'il Mayan Chocolate, Maya, Tourism, sustainability

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. 

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Sustainable Heritage, cacao, Che'il Mayan Chocolate, Maya, Tourism, sustainability
Building Community, Teaching Archaeology: Interview with Antonio Beardall
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Building Community, Teaching Archaeology: Interview with Antonio Beardall
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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! 

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