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Our Inventory

Our Cultures, Our Values, Our Identity Our Prosperity!

Here you'll find summary articles about the cultural practices and traditions (elements of living heritage) which have been inventoried and documented in Belize.

This information will be regularly updated to reflect the status and viability of each cultural form. We encourage you to contact us to add to the information available, and use the information in ways that are culturally appropriate and respectful of the rights and interests of the interested communities.

Culinary Traditions

  • Lemon Grass “Fevergrass” Tea
  • Hibiscus “Jamaica” Tea
  • Allspice Tea
  • Avocado, Custard Apple, and Lime Leaf Tea
  • Soursop Leaf Tea
  • Moringa Tea
  • Provision Bark Tea
View all 7 articles

Cultural Celebrations

  • Benque Fiesta
  • Christmas Bram
  • Carnaval
  • Finados
  • Garifuna Settlement Day & Yurumein
  • San Joaquin Fiesta
View all 6 articles

Dance

  • Sambai
  • Wanaragua
View all 2 articles

Folklore

  • La Chatona
View all 1 articles

Good Safeguarding Practices

  • Maroon Creole Drum School
  • Maya Day Tumul K’in
View all 2 articles

Music

  • Brokdong Music
View all 1 articles

Theater

  • Comparsas of Carnaval
View all 1 articles

Traditional Craftsmanship

  • Beeswax Candle Making
  • Chit Broom Making
  • Titai Weaving
  • Crocheting
View all 4 articles

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