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  Meat pies: These delicious meatloaves could not be missing if we are talking about typical Belizean food. They have the shape of a traditional American pie,however,when you try it,you will that is typical food from Belize. Inside its seasoned with paprika,sweet peppers,onions,black pepper,tomato and on several occasions habanero chili. Fry jacks: You definitely cant miss the fry jack,which is a fried bread. When frying,the bread begins to swell,and in the void that remains in the middle you put ham,cheese,or whatever typical Belizean food you are eating. Yes, the fry Jack can be understood as a companion to other meals, although due to its delicious flavor,for many its the protagonist. Cohune Cabbage: You cannot leave Belize without trying this dish. If you are a fa of cabbage,you will love this dish,and if you are not,we are sure that it will change your opinion about it. The dish seasons the cabbage with vegetable oil,black pepper,onions,ginger,cumin,oregano,garlic and salt. By...

  Chicken soup: We cannot begin to talk about typical belizean food without including the delicious Belizean chicken soup. This is not just any bland chicken soup,the flavors jump on the palate telling the story of the place. First,we feel the coconut milk,a clear Caribbean influence. Its texture almost caresses the palate. Second,we have a strong presence of red peppers,clearly mexican influence.  Bundiga: If what you want is Caribbean food,and of the best quality,within the typical food of Belize,you will love the Bundiga. Banana,fish and coconut,which will make you feel in the center of the Caribbean and its history. The truth is that this food originates from the mestizo group called Garifunas,and was inherited by them from Belizeans. Hudut soup: Would it seem strange to you if you were served a soup with a whole fish in it,which also seems to want to get out of the plate?. Well,this is the case of the hudut soup,quite an experience!. This dish is also an inheritance from ...

  Chicken Stew: The perfect side dish for rice and beans,chicken stew is another ubiquitous dish that comes to the table in endless subtle variations. At its best,its a sublime mix of spices and melt in your mouth tender chicken,and at its worst its not bad at all. Served with rice and beans and a dollop of Belizean potato salad,stewed chicken(and its stewed cousins pork and beef) is a filling and flavorful meal any time of day. Tamarindo Candy: These delicious sweets are known locally as tambran sweet,which are sweet and sour balls made from the tamarind fruit,when in season. Once shelled and free of fibers,the pulp is mixed,rolled and covered with sugar to form candy balls. Its one of the most delicious candies of Belize. Fudge: The fudge of Belize is a simple square dark brown,melt in your mouth,hard candy type of fudge. The uniqueness of this easy-to-make confection is that it is made with sweetened condensed milk,unlike typical "dulce de leche" recipes that are chocolate...

 Intenational Costa Maya(San Pedro): One of Belizes events not to be missed, the International Costa Maya is a week-long celebration. Its purpose is to promote the culture of the Mayan world,with the participation of artists and many guests from Central America and Mexico. Of its many activities,the most popular is the beauty contest to name the Queen of the Mayan world. Deer Dance Festival(San Antonio): If you are looking for a traditional experience,the Deer Dance Festival is one of the best events in Belize. In it,a traditional dance is performed in which the hunting of a hundred deer is imitated,followed by a challenge in which the locals must climb a greased pole.It takes place in August. Garifuna Settlement Day: Celebrating the arrival of this special ethnic group from the Caribbean to the southern coast of Belize in 1832,this annual event takes place only in Belizes southern cities,such as Punta Gordo,on November 19th,and is a great opportunity to see more of this important ...

 Lobster festival (various parts of the country): Of all the events in Belize,this is undoubtedly the most delicious. It takes place in different areas of the country in June and July,such as San Pedro,Placencia and Caye Caulker. It consists of a series of lobster-focused food events accompanied by music(usually reggae),dancing,cocktails,and family activities.  Belize film festival(Belize City): Held since 2003, the Belize International Film Festival is one of the most important in Central America. It focuses on Caribbean and Latin America cinema,although it also includes works from around the world. For example,in the 2018 edition,it featured films,documentaries,short films,and music videos from 21 countries.  Independence day: The Belizean Independence celebration consists of a series of parades,processions,concerts,street dancing and other entertaining activities. This celebration takes place on September 21st. At the same time,on the days around independence,the expo ...

Garifuna music: The Garifuna(also called Garinagu) are descendants of escaped island Caribs who were deported from Saint Vincent to Central America(especially Honduras and also Belize) in 1802 by the british when they conquered Saint Vincent. The Garifuna stood apart from the then dominant social system. Garifuna folk music and dance forms encompass many styles including: punta,hungu-hungu,combination,wanaragua,abaimahani,matamuerte,laremuna,wadaguman,gunjai,charikanari,sambai,arumahani,punta rock,etc.. Punta and Punta rock are the most popular forms of dance music in Garifuna culture. Punta is performed on holidays and at parties and other social events. Puntas lyrics are usually composed of women. Chumba and Hungu-Hungu are round dances in a three-beat rhytm,often combined with punta There are other typical songs of each genre,women with eremwu eu and  abaimajani,a capella rhythmic songs and laremuna wadaguman, mens work songs. By: Donovan Hazael Ramirez Medina.