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SUMMARY:The Belize Garifuna Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Belize Garifuna Musical Festival takes place immediately after the Battle of the Drums Competition and Show and will continue until 6:00 a.m. on the morning of November 12\, 2023. The Belize Garifuna Musical Festival features performances of various genre of Garifuna Music by local and internationally renowned artists. The winners of the Garifuna Song Competition will also be in attendance. The performances will showcase the following music forms: Hüngü Hüngü\, Paranda\, Gunjei\, Punta\, and Punta Rock.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-belize-garifuna-music-festival/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Culture,Garifuna Event
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Battle of the Drums 2023
DESCRIPTION:The night commences with the 18th Annual Battle of the Drums Competition and Show. This is a Competition and Show that allows groups to compete and display their musical artistry in playing five (5) different categories of Garifuna drumming.  The first Battle of the Drums was held in Punta Gorda Town on November 17\, 2006\, and has been well received by spectators from home and abroad.  This competition and show has become a major local and tourist attraction and a catalyst for significant economic activity in the Punta Gorda Area during the period when it is hosted.  The Battle of the Drums Competition and Show is held every year on the Saturday immediately preceding the 19th day of November. \nThe proceeds from the Battle of the Drums Initiative are strictly used to pursue various Garifuna cultural retrieval projects in Punta Gorda Town and other Garifuna communities as the funds allow.  The cultural retrieval projects include the annual Battle of the Drums summer camps for children and youths\, the Garifuna Language and Drumming in Schools program for primary school-age children\, Annual Primary Schools Garifuna Translation contest\, among others. \n 
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/18th-annual-battle-of-the-drums-2023/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Culture,Garifuna Event
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Drums Food and Fete and Garifuna Song Competition Awards and Concert
DESCRIPTION:This is the term used to describe the opening night of the Battle of the Drums weekend festivities. It will be held on Friday\, November 10\, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. \nThis event brings people together from all walks of life to socialize\, network and enjoy an evening of good food and great Garifuna music.  It showcases Garifuna cuisine fused with contemporary cooking styles\, dishes and menus prepared by executive chefs from luxury resorts located in Southern Belize as well as local cooks. \nAlso\, for the first time ever\, the Belize Garifuna Song Competition Awards and Concert will be incorporated into the events for this night. Awards will be presented to the 12 semi-finalists of the Garifuna Song Competition who will present their songs to the audience. From the 12 semi-finalists\, 5 will be chosen to be awarded as follows: \n\nSong of the Year Award\nBest multi-genre song Award – Amateur\nBest single genre song Award – Amateur\nBest multi-genre song Award – Professional\nBest single genre song Award – Professional\n\n 
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/battle-of-the-drums-food-and-fete-and-garifuna-song-competition-awards-and-concert/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Culture,Garifuna Event
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Primary Schools Garifuna Translation Contest
DESCRIPTION:The contest tests the participants’ ability to translate words\, phrases\, sentences and proverbs from standard English to Garifuna. \nIn this Contest\, 10 primary schools will participate as follows: from Toledo District: St. Joseph R.C. School from Barranco; St. Peter Claver Primary School\, P.G. Methodist School\, and St. Benedict R.C. School from Punta Gorda Town; St. Alphonsus R.C. School from Seine Bight Village; Richard Quinn Primary School from Georgetown Village\, Holy Family R.C. School from Hopkins Village\, and Gulisi Primary School\, Sacred Heart R.C. School and Holy Ghost R.C. School from Dangriga Town
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/14th-annual-primary-schools-garifuna-translation-contest/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Community Activity,Garifuna Event
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SUMMARY:11th Annual High Schools Battle of the Drums
DESCRIPTION:This year the High Schools Battle of the Drums is being hosted by Julian Cho Technical High School and will be held in Peini Punta Gorda Town. Eight High Schools will be participating in the competition namely\, Toledo Community College\, Independence High School\, Georgetown Technical High School\, Delille Academy\, Ecumenical High School\, Wesley College and Maud Williams High School. The current champion is Independence High School.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/11th-annual-high-schools-battle-of-the-drums/
LOCATION:Julian Cho Technical High School\, 14 1/2 Miles San Antonio Rd\, Dump\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Garifuna Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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SUMMARY:Belize Garifuna Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Belize Garifuna Musical Festival takes place immediately after the Battle of the Drums and will continue until 6:00 a.m. on the morning of November 13\, 2022. The Belize Garifuna Musical Festival will feature performances of various genres of Garifuna Music by local and internationally renowned artists. The winners of the Garifuna Song Competition will also be in attendance. The performances will showcase the following music forms: Hungu Hungu\, Paranda\, Gunjei\, Punta\, and Punta Rock.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/belize-garifuna-music-festival/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
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