Safiyyah outlines weekend’s independence activities

There’s plenty to do this Independence weekend. So if you’re looking forward to partaking in the traditional flag-raising, having a few laughs at the comedy show or just to soak up some reggae beats at one of the concerts, Saffiyah is here to give you the full run-down of the festivities.

Hey guys I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize September edition part three. Our September celebrations are almost over but the biggest day is yet to come, Independence Day.

In the independence spirit there will be a municipal multi-cultural fair this Saturday and Sunday here in Belize City. It will be held on the old technical college compound. There will be plenty to eat and drink out there. The multi-cultural fair will also feature performances from artists like Leela Vernon and Supa G. You can also look out for Battle of the Bands happening out there as well. So make sure you check out this one. It is definitely a family affair.

If you’re jus looking for food on Saturday then go check out the annual international food fest being held at the Anglican Cathedral campus at ten a.m.

Do you love shrimp? Then Saturday you should head over to the Savannah Wild Splash in Orange Walk for their big Shrimp Fest. The fun starts at midday and is only five dollars to get in. They will have different types of shrimp prepared in a variety of ways including mango tango shrimp, shrimp Kebabs, and of course shrimp ceviche. There will also be fun contests that you can participate in; some contest only for the adults. They will also feature a performance by the Youth Connection Band. So calling out all shrimp lovers to the Savannah Wild Splash in Orange Walk, I know I’ll be there.

Of course Saturday night, twentieth September is the official flag raising ceremony will be held here in Belize City and also in Belmopan, PG, San Pedro and Orange Walk. Be sure to look out for the fantastic fireworks as well to bring in our independence.

And if you are a big Collie Buddz fan, then you’ll be happy to hear that he’ll be performing this Saturday inside the Cahal Pech in Cayo. We spoke to the artist and he had this to say.

Collie Buddz, Jamaican Reggae Artist
“Well you know seh it’s Independence Day. Yeh! Bullet. Belize, yeah wi deh yah. Everybody come out and celebrate Independence Day, Cahal Pech. You know we’ll be there; me, Jah Thunder, Sample Six, you know. Short Man deh yah from New York. So you know weh mi seh come out and enjoy yourself. Boom you know!! Belize independence Day. Cahal Pech, come out straight.”

Jah Thunder, Jamaican Reggae Artist
“Mi just want di people dem come support the thing and yoh know weh a mean. Be a part ah it cause Collie Buddz deh yah. Jah Thunder and Collie Buddz a roll. So hear mi noh.”

They also told us what other attractions you can look forward to at the concert.

Omar Arzu, Promoter
“Saturday, it’s a independence day bash like collie Buddz said, like Jah Thunder said. Rain or shine di party is in the club so unnu come out. Collie is there, Jah Thunder is there, Sample six coming in tomorrow. It’s thirty in advanced, forty at the door. Please be mindful that the ticket outlets close at twelve o’clock tomorrow. If you are in Belize City you get your tickets at Stones Music Outlet, if you’re in Belmopan you get it at the city Pharmacy by the market, if you’re in Cayo get it at Megaflicks Video Store.”

Tickets are thirty dollars advanced and forty dollars at the door.

Also on Saturday night there will be the third annual Reggae Fest “Love inna the city” featuring Munga at the M.C.C. Grounds.

Munga, Jamaican Reggae Artist
“Mi Belize for the first time so yoh definitely know I had a warm welcome so mi just wah bring the warm energy from Jamaica. You know I’m representing for Kingston Jamaica, St. Mary’s so you know the Belizean ladies are gonna wanna …”

Pressure, Jamaican Reggae Artist
“I want everybody to come out and enjoy themselves and just leave all the violence at your house or wherever you keep up the violence and come with peace and unity to the show because this is all about unity you know weh I mean and of course, love and affection. Big up yourself Belize, Pressure burst pipe. One love.”

Duane Stephenson, Jamaican Reggae Artist
“It is going to be a great vibe you know what I’m saying? The music is going to be good. Myself, Munga and Pressure unnu can’t expect anything better right now so come early, leave late.”

Tickets are fifty dollars in advance and sixty dollars at the door.

On Sunday as usual the official ceremonies for Independence Day will be held, however, the uniform parade and Independence Day Bram will be held on Monday.

On Sunday night you can look out for Keagan’s birthday bash being held in Bermudan Landing at Russell’s Place. There will be lots of DJs, like DJ Extreme and DJ Special to name a few. There will also be lots of giveaways and adult entertainment. The cost is only ten dollars. The party umps off at nine.

Well that’s all for now. Have a wonderful weekend and an enjoyable Independence Day. Bye!

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