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Official Belize Day in the park – Chicago 2016

By Belize in America on August 18, 2016 1 Comment Belize Day, chicago

Despite the unfortunate interruption at this year’s Belize Day 2016 in Chicago, it is safe to say that this year was the BIGGEST and more exciting. Attendees from all parts of the United States and Belize demonstrated and festive and patriotic spirit. The vibe was that of unity and love – love for people and […]

Chicago Belize Day 2016 Educational Fund Award Selection

By Belize in America on August 16, 2016 3 Comments Belize, Belize Day, chicago, Donations

Official Request Phyllis V. Hughes President Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee The Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee is soliciting the Belizean Community participation in the selection of the recipient of the 2016 educational fund award. The committee has selected Toledo District, Belize as the area of concentration […]

Garifuna Drumming on the bus – Dangriga, Belize

By Belize in America on August 16, 2016 No Comment Belize, Dangriga, Garifuna Culture, Live Drumming

Here’s One Minute of Garifuna Culture in Belize During the month of November – leading up to Garifuna Settlement Day, it is highly likely that you could encounter live drumming on a bus ride to/from Dangriga, or surrounding areas. This video clip is sponsored by Coconut Row in Hopkins, Belize – Beachfront Rooms and apartments in […]

Chicago Belize Day 2016 Interrupted

By Belize in America on August 10, 2016 No Comment chicago, Entertainment, Events

OFFICIAL STATEMENT Phyllis Hughes President Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee A wonderful day of celebration was interrupted by the actions of one individual. We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at Belize Day 2016 and are very concerned that two individuals that were injured. We apologize to our vendors, […]

One minute of Hopkins, Belize_Video 001

By Belize in America on July 18, 2016 No Comment Belize, Garifuna, Hopkins, Music, Paranda, Tours

Enjoy this one-minute video of Hopkins village, Belize! This video of Hopkins is sponsored by Coconut Row Guest House, where you can enjoy beachfront and seaside cabins in Hopkins. Coconut Row Guest House has one of the nicest beaches in all of Hopkins, Belize, perfect for those looking to lounge in the sun while drinking a […]

Belize Day in Chicago, IL – 2015 Photos

By Belize in America on July 1, 2016 No Comment Belize, chicago, Events, Travel

Placencia Lobster Fest

By Belize in America on June 15, 2016 No Comment Belize, Events, Lobster Fest, Placencia

Come out to Placencia this weekend and enjoy Lobster Fest 2016 with us! See you there!!! Lobster Season is now officially open, and now it’s time for a festival! Enjoy these photos from previous years.

Weekend Stay in Hopkins, Belize

By Belize in America on May 10, 2016 1 Comment Belize, Coconut Row, Hopkins, Hotel, Promo, Vacation

Here’s YOUR opportunity to GET A FREE WEEKEND STAY in Hopkins, Belize at the Coconut Row Guesthouse.

The Sarstoon is no longer for Belize…?

By Belize in America on April 27, 2016 No Comment

Those who know me well knows that I have been biting my tongue on this one. I have always say that Belize is a country moving without its people. The recent Guatemala issue has made that even more evident to me. Our people has become so divided on everything that we are, in my eyes, […]

About Hopkins village, Belize

By Belize in America on April 24, 2016 No Comment Belize, Dugu, Garifuna, Garinagu, History, Hopkins, Yugadan

History of Hopkins village, Belize An african woman, Sirrian, and her two daughters were the first people to set foot on Hopkins, Belize. However, they disappeared unaccountably. The woman had resided in Uganda, Africa, which is believe to be the origin of Hopkins first name, Ugadan. In the year 1937, a group of Black Caribs, Garinagu […]