The Santa Rita Monument stands proudly at the northern entrance of Corozal Town. Once a thriving trading center for the Mayas, it has now been transformed and restored into a cultural center to revive Mayan history into an enriching experience. The Corozal B.T.I.A. believes that the Maya Wedding Garden Project will create economic opportunities in […]
A group of four Belizean artists, including well-known painter Terryl Godoy, launched a two-week art exhibit at the House of Culture today. The formal unveiling was done before an audience of high school students in an ongoing series dubbed Meet the Artists. Their works are a collection of oil on canvas depicting the panorama of […]
Thomas Vincent Ramos, founder of Garifuna Settlement Day, is widely regarded as one of our many national heroes. While he is remembered during the month of November when Garinagu in Belize and abroad celebrate the arrival of their ancestors to the shores of Belize almost two centuries ago, master sculptor Stephen Okeke has immortalized Ramos […]
Payanam, in the Dravidian language of Tamil, means journey. It is also the name of a photo exhibit that will be launched at the Image Factory on Friday. The collection of images depicting the people, places and cultural diversity of India was compiled by photographer Rajah Biswanath who, over the course of a twenty-two day […]
As part of Women’s Month activities, the National Institute of Culture and History announced today that it is naming Rosita May of Corozal Town as its Woman of Culture. The businesswoman is the co-owner of Hotel Maya; she has also served on a number of boards in the tourism industry over the years including NICH, […]
Since 2002, Ambassador at Large for Belize, Ambassador Shabazz, has been promoting Belize. It’s been two years since her last visit to the jewel, but her work continues in the United States and wherever she has been able to reach out. Shabazz is currently on tour in the jewel. This afternoon, she was to meet […]
Japan is located several continents away from Belize, but this Saturday, that Asian country brought its culture to the Jewel. An all-day event was held at the Princess Hotel, where the Japanese Embassy in Jamaica showcased the mysteries of the Land of the Rising Sun. From the traditional kimonos to the sushi and contemporary arts […]
As part of their activities for child stimulation month, the Preschool at Saint Mary’s Primary School held its annual cultural day. The preschoolers dressed up in different cultural attires for the occasion and were clearly having fun while learning about the rich cultural heritage of the jewel. Principal, Joy Ross, spoke to News Five about […]
Throughout this month, activities are being held to celebrate women from all walks of life, home makers and professionals alike, be they bold, challenged, or in whatever capacity. Over at the Bliss Institute, an exhibition is opening tonight that encompasses various forms of art made by budding as well as well known female artists. Duane […]
The National Institute of Culture and History through the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts has issued last calls for entries for the 2014 Belize International Film Festival. While the event is slated for July, it’s coming down to the wire for those final submissions to be entered. Open calls started from January and so […]
On Saturday, downtown Albert Street will come alive with the annual Street Art Festival hosted by the Institute of Creative Arts. The transformation will see the commercial hub of the Old Capital turned into a culturally artistic village. The entire family is invited to come out for a full day of activities, including various genres […]
Just at about this time at the Mexican Institute in Belize City, Harpist Ada Tzab from Merida is presenting a solo recital. The twenty-three year old musician has been studying at the Advance School of Arts in the Yucatan Peninsula where some Belizean students are currently enrolled. Tzab has been invited to Belize by the […]
‘Making Tourism Benefit Communities Adjacent to Archaeological Sites’ is a local initiative spearheaded by National Institute of Culture and History and the Belize Tourism Board that is being supported by the European Union. This morning, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at Altun Ha, in the Belize District, to commemorate infrastructure improvements at the location. The […]
Meet twenty-one year old Inga Woods….she’s a painter, poet, jewelry designer and does almost anything during her spare time to create impressive pieces. And tonight at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, the young artist is putting on display all the work that she has done over the years. Woods places her personal experiences […]
You can find Nelson Young’s paintings on the walls of many businesses and certainly in residences in Belize; but his pieces can also be found internationally. Based in Caye Caulker, these days Young paints primarily with oil creating art of vivid and bright colours. His passion for faces became his signature work, but tonight his […]
On Sunday, the Banquitas House of Culture in Orange Walk Town was home to the third annual Tacos Fest. The name says it all. It’s an event where residents and visitors can sample every style of tacos known to Belize – made from chicken, beef and pork cooked in a variety of ways and served […]
On display at the Museum of Belize is a historical journey of the evolution of transportation in Belize. The exhibit includes archival information such as photographs and items that show the transformation and development of all forms of transportation. It goes back to the Maya civilization to how technology has changed the industry in present […]
Garifuna Settlement Day will be celebrated on Tuesday and residents across the country have begun their annual pilgrimage to the Culture Capital, where they will indulge in plenty of food and drinks, as well as the music of the Garinagu. While the ethnic songs and dances will be on full display, the Garifuna drum, a […]
In July of this year, the Court of Appeal issued a complicated and hotly disputed decision in the counter appeal of the Maya Leaders Alliance (MLA) and Toledo Alcaldes Association (TAA) and the Government, affirming the Mayas’ rights to control communal land in thirty-eight Maya villages of the Toledo District. The decision was complicated because […]
For many years, News Five has been covering the birthday celebrations held for April the Tapir. But after thirty years of being in existence and a main attraction at the Belize Zoo, April passed away on Thursday night. Duane Moody, Reporting World and national tapir day is celebrated every year in late April and […]
The Museum Association of the Caribbean (MAC) is holding its twenty-fourth annual general meeting under the theme “Pooling our Resources: Collaborations, Connections and Partnerships.” The goal is to develop concrete ideas and policies on how the association can address the challenges of museums in the region. The meeting is expected to convince the Ministry of […]
A ten year old student from Holy Redeemer made to the top three in an international art competition. Tasia Sutherland competed among students from around the globe and her piece entitled, “Again at the Principal’s Office” was picked among the winning entries in a competition organized by the Taiwanese Government. Tasia was among a group […]
NICH in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is hosting a two day film festival. It is a cultural exchange program that will open with a reception on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday the program will open to the general public, featuring cultural invitees and artists. Three films will be showcased […]
The Garifuna Collective has been promoting the Garifuna culture—not only locally but way beyond our borders in North America and Europe. The group has just completed a successful tour of Europe where they performed special events in major cities. On this tour the Garifuna Collective promoted their newest release, Ayo, which pays tribute to musical […]
In Orange Walk Town today, a national workshop got underway to strengthen efforts to record Belize’s rich cultural diversity. The workshop is sponsored by UNESCO in partnership with NICH. Its objective is to ensure that Belize’s cultural forms are safeguarded. Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Almost a year ago, the National Institute of […]
