Celebrating Los “Garifuna.”
Heritage of Humanity.
The United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed the Garifuna language, music, and dance a Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage of Humanity in Honduras, Belize, and in Nicaragua. The first Garifuna Summit was held in 2005 in Corn Islands, Nicaragua, with the participation of many Central American countries. Since 1797, the Garifuna have found a refuge in Roatan and along the coast of Honduras. The Garifuna people first came to Punta Gorda, Roatan, Honduras as they fled from Slavery from Spanish and British rule. The first Garifuna came from Yurime, which is a small region of St. Vincent Island.
The Garifuna.
Garifuna Settlement Day.
The Annual Festival is not one to miss. It is full of festivities, dancing, and singing of old chants and songs in their native Garifuna language. There are several small performances throughout the day, but the main event is a march, along with the bay on foot and on a boat that ultimately ends in Punta Gorda, Roatan.
WHEN: April 12th
WHAT TO BRING: Cash, there are no ATM's
WHERE: Punta Gorda, Roatan
WHAT TO EXPECT: Drumming, Folkdance, Trickets, Food, & Gifiti
