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…
Perspectives from Delmer Tzib, History Lecturer of UB, and Rolando Cocom, Director of NICH-ISCR The British came to Belize for one main reason: to build their wealth. To address this, they imported and enslaved Africans to satisfy the labor demands…
Wabaruagoun is the Garifuna word for “Forward” and on Friday, June 21, 2024, the Belize City House of Culture witnessed the presence of plethora of educators and leaders interested in updating their knowledge of the Garifuna Culture. The Wabaruagoun group,…
The Center for Applied Anthropology at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) organizes an annual ethnographic field school in Belize directed by Dr. Douglas Hume (Professor of Anthropology at the Northern Kentucky University) every June, in collaboration with the NKU Office of…
On June 5th, the National Celebrations Commission revealed the theme for this year’s festivities: “A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43.” The National Celebrations Commission is supported by the National Institute of Culture and History and is chaired by…
