Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage of African Descendants in Belize The CECC/SICA Council of Ministers of Culture coordinates the program, with support from the Central American Black Organization (ONECA) and the Regional Center for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural…
Celebrating International Archaeology Day 2024 at the Museum of Belize On Friday, October 18, 2024, the Institute of Archaeology (NICH) hosted an exciting, all-day celebration of International Archaeology Day at the Museum of Belize. The event brought together history, science,…
The Institute for Social and Cultural Research, in collaboration with the University of Belize, participated in updating databases for the Estado de la Region (State of the Region Program). The program is a research initiative to provide comprehensive and systematic…
A Grant to Safeguard Belize’s Foodways and Enhance Cultural Resilience The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, is pleased to announce that Belize has been awarded a…
The Role of Living Heritage in Disaster Risk Reduction As natural disasters become more frequent, safeguarding living heritage—our intangible cultural traditions—has become vital. In July 2023, the Institute for Social & Cultural Research (ISCR) hosted the “Living Heritage & Disaster…
The National Celebrations Commission recognized 7 exceptional individuals at the 4th Belize Creative & Cultural Excellence Awards. Teresita Ulloa, Rowland Parks, Horace Mohobub Flores, Adela Vallejos, Mercy Sabal, Alfonso Tzul, and Mathew and Virgin Martinez were honoured for their remarkable…
A Defiant Stand Against British Imperialism on 1 September 1872 1 September 1872 marks a significant historical event: the Battle of Orange Walk, 152 years ago. Comandante Marcos Canul, accompanied by approximately 100 Icaiché warriors, engaged a contingent of the…
Eboe Town Festival Celebrates Culture and Community at Yabra Field and Isaiah Morter Square On August 1st, 2024, the Eboe Town Festival transformed Yabra Field and Isaiah Morter Square into vibrant hubs of cultural celebration, thanks to a collaborative effort…
The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) announces its latest initiative – The Belize Music Project. Headed by Belizean producer Ivan Duran, the public presentation of the project will be held at the Government House in Belize City at…
A 3-Day Symposium This year, the Institute of Archaeology (IA) hosted our 19th Belize Archaeology Symposium (BAS). The BAS is a space for archaeologists working in Belize to share their findings and project updates with the public with a target…
