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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T090000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T193000
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UID:10137-1699731000-1699745400@battleofthedrums.bz
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T060000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T190000
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SUMMARY:Love FM Paranda Show
DESCRIPTION:This event is a live radio broadcast that focuses on Paranda Music.  This event is a collaboration between Battle of the Drums Secretariat and Love FM. During the broadcast on Love FM. Paranda music will be played live by various Paranderos in Punta Gorda Town. The event commences at 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/love-fm-paranda-show/
LOCATION:Garbutt’s Marina\, 1 Mile San Antonio Rd\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T180000
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SUMMARY:The Garifuna Experience Tour - Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Garifunarobics is your Garifuna style workout where international aerobics instructor\, Arnol Guity-Martinez uses Garifuna music to teach aerobics and 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\, and Hopkins.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-garifuna-experience-tour-hopkins/
LOCATION:Lebeha Drumming Center\, Main Street\, Hopkins Village\, Stann Creek District\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event,Health & Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T213000
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SUMMARY:The Garifuna Experience Tour - Seine Bight
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-seine-bight-2/
LOCATION:Seine Bight Multi-Purpose Building\, Seine Bight Village\, Seine Bight Village\, Stann Creek District\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event,Health & Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T051732
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SUMMARY:The Garifuna Experience Tour - Dangriga
DESCRIPTION:Garifunarobics is your Garifuna style workout where international aerobics instructor\, Arnol Guity-Martinez uses Garifuna music to teach aerobics and 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\, and Hopkins.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-garifuna-experience-tour-seine-bight/
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CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event,Health & Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T213000
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SUMMARY:The Garifuna Experience Tour - Belize City
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\, and Hopkins.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/the-garifuna-experience-tour-belize-city/
LOCATION:Swift Hall\, Belize City\, Belize District\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T220000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual National Ms. Yurumein Contest
DESCRIPTION:From the year 2010\, the Battle of the Drums Secretariat has hosted a local Ms. Yurumein Contest\, featuring Garifuna women from Punta Gorda Town. The Ms Yurumein Contest is a Garifuna Cultural Talent Show for women over 45 years of age. This Contest provides a forum where our more “matured” Garifuna women can display their creative talent. A Show of this nature provides great entertainment and is generally well received by the audience. In 2016\, for the first time we hosted a National Ms. Yurumein Contest featuring Garifuna women from across the country of Belize. The reigning queen is Ms. Dorine Castillo who represented Dangriga.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/5th-annual-national-ms-yurumein-contest/
LOCATION:Fr. Francis Ring Parish Hall\, 95 Front Street\, Punta Gorda town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Charity,Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of the Drums Secretariat":MAILTO:info@battleofthedrums.bz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T051732
CREATED:20230929T230840Z
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UID:10152-1700375400-1700389800@battleofthedrums.bz
SUMMARY:Yurumein & Garifuna Mass
DESCRIPTION:Yurumein – This refers to the Re-enactment Ceremony.  The Ceremony takes place at 6:30 a.m. at the Punta Gorda Cooperative wharf area and presents a dramatization that depicts the first arrival of the Garinagu to the shores of Belize.  After the Re-enactment Ceremony there is a parade through the principal streets of Punta Gorda Town and thereafter a mass of thanksgiving is held at the St. Peter Claver Church. The Yurumein\, parade and church service is financed and organized by the Battle of the Drums Secretariat in collaboration with the National Garifuna Council – Peini Branch.
URL:https://battleofthedrums.bz/event/yurumein-garifuna-mass/
LOCATION:St. Peter Claver Catholic Church\, 95 Front Street\, Punta Gorda Town\, Toledo District\, 00000\, Belize
CATEGORIES:Battle of the Drums,Community Activity,Culture,Garifuna Event
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