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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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SUMMARY:The Garifuna Experience Tour - Peini
DESCRIPTION:Garifunarobics is your Garifuna style workout where international aerobics instructor\, Arnol Guity-Martinez uses Garifuna music to teach aerobics as well as health and wellness. Each session is an hour and a half. Apart from Punta Gorda Town\, the tour will include visits to Belize City\, Seine Bight\, San Pedro\, Belmopan\, San Ignacio\, Dangriga\, Hopkins.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-garifuna-experience-tour-peini/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:The Garifuna Experience Tour - San Ignacio
DESCRIPTION:Garifunarobics is your Garifuna style workout where international aerobics instructor\, Arnol Guity-Martinez uses Garifuna music to teach aerobics as well as health and wellness. Each session is an hour and a half. Apart from Punta Gorda Town\, the tour will include visits to Belize City\, Seine Bight\, San Pedro\, Belmopan\, San Ignacio\, Dangriga\, Hopkins.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-garifuna-experience-tour-san-ignacio/
LOCATION:Galvez Stadium\, George Price Highway\, San Ignacio\, Cayo District\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Drums 18th Anniversary Garifuna Mass and Service Day
DESCRIPTION:This day will commence at 8:00 a.m. with a Garifuna Mass of Thanksgiving at the St. Peter Claver Church and will be followed by activities which include providing community service to a deserving sector of our Punta Gorda Garifuna community.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/battle-of-the-drums-18th-anniversary-garifuna-mass-and-service-day/
LOCATION:St. Peter Claver Catholic Church\, 95 Front Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture
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
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Culture,Garifuna Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Belize:20221112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Belize:20221112T233000
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Drums Competition & Show
DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual Battle of the Drums Competition and Show sees groups from all over Belize\, Guatemala\, and Honduras compete to display their musical artistry in playing five categories of Garifuna drumming. This year’s show is going to be bigger and better.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/battle-of-the-drums-competition-show/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Culture,Garifuna Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Belize:20221112T030000
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Drums Food & Fete
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 11\, 2022\, from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. This event brings people 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 and local cooks. It also features local and national Garifuna musical performers performing great Paranda music. Additionally\, this event features the following: \n(a) Awards to various Garifuna individuals\n(b) Garifuna fashion show\n(c) Silent auction of prized Garifuna art and items.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/battle-of-the-drums-food-fete/
LOCATION:PG Sporting Auditorium\, Queen Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Charity,Culture,Garifuna Event
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SUMMARY:Belize Garifunarobics Tour
DESCRIPTION:This novel and captivating experience will travel through our beautiful and diverse country of Belize all while promoting a healthier lifestyle\, and creating a fun space\, while also educating and preserving the Garifuna Culture. The event will include a combination of a Disc Jockey with live Garifuna Drumming accompanied by a team of singers (Gayusa) that will harmoniously follow the instructions and the rhythm of the instructor as he continuously and joyfully engages the participants. \nThe total duration of the session is 120 minutes. Outside of the 120 minutes\, about 30 minutes will be allocated for meet & greet\, warm-up\, and also to engage the attendees. The tour will make 8 stops\, commencing in Orange Walk followed by\, Belize City\, Caye Caulker\, Belmopan\, San Ignacio\, Dangriga\, Hopkins\, and Punta Gorda. \nOur goal is to make this novel and captivating experience affordable so that a great number of our Belizean people can be a part of this captivating experience. Therefore tickets will be sold for this event at an affordable rate of $25 per individual. \nCULTURE\, HEALTH & WELLNESS
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/belize-garifunarobics-tour/
LOCATION:Toledo District
CATEGORIES:Culture,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:The Belize Garifuna Song Competition
DESCRIPTION:Showcase for the 12 finalists of the Belize Garifuna Song Competition followed by a concert featuring Lloyd\, Reckless\, Chico & Sweet Pain. New music mixed in with some classics.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-belize-garifuna-song-competition/
LOCATION:Bird’s Isle\, 90 Albert Street\, Belize City\, Belize District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Culture,Garifuna Event,Garifuna Song Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T103000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Yurumein & Garifuna Mass
DESCRIPTION:Yurumein – This refers to the Re-enactment Ceremony.  The virtual presentation of the Yurumein commences at 8:00 a.m. with a dramatization that depicts the first arrival of the Garinagu to the shores of what was then the British Settlement\, now known as Belize.  The Re-enactment Ceremony is followed by a parade through the principal streets of Punta Gorda Town and thereafter a mass of thanksgiving is held at the St. Peter Claver Church.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/dinner-party/
LOCATION:St. Peter Claver Catholic Church\, 95 Front Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T233000
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Drums Showcase and Belize Garifuna Musical Festival (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The night commences with the 16th Annual Virtual Battle of the Drums Showcase. This Showcase allows groups to display their musical artistry in playing five (5) different categories of Garifuna drumming. \nThe Virtual Belize Garifuna Musical Festival takes place immediately after the Virtual Battle of the Drums. The Virtual Belize Garifuna Musical Festival will feature performances of various genres of Garifuna Music by local and internationally renowned artists. The performances will showcase the following music forms: Hungu Hungu\, Paranda\, Gunjei\, Punta\, and Punta Rock.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/battle-of-the-drums/
LOCATION:Virtual Space\, Virtual Space\, Punta gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Culture,Garifuna Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211107T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211107T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T162322
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T090827Z
UID:1172-1636268400-1636273800@battleofthedrums.bz
SUMMARY:Battle of the Drums 16th Anniversary Garifuna Mass and Service Day
DESCRIPTION:This day will commence at 7:00 a.m. with a Garifuna Mass of Thanksgiving at the St. Peter Claver Church and will be followed by activities that include providing community service to a deserving sector of our Punta Gorda community
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/garifuna-mass/
LOCATION:St. Peter Claver Catholic Church\, 95 Front Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event
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