There are tons of food, music, and of course, beers. The Expo Belize Market Place is one of the largest events in the country and is usually attended by over 15, people. It is highly popular, and many citizens attend to participate in a wide range of activities that range from dancing and singing to shopping with local vendors and enjoying delicious local food. Crowds gather at the town square, people have family picnics, and there are public dances.
There are numerous local parades and marches that take place throughout the country in large and small towns alike. These are vibrant displays of patriotism that are typically held on September 21, but some parades are held on different days during the almost-two week long festivities. In addition, there are live music concerts planned throughout the country each year. These may be smaller events that are held in villages as well as grand celebrations that bring together hundreds or even thousands of people.
While the national events are designed for those of all ages, there are some events that are planned each year, especially for the kids. One of the more popular events is the talent show competition. While some of the children who participate in the events have talents that are not related to the country or patriotism, others may sing patriotic tunes or play musical instruments.
These are fun events for the participants as well as for the audience. Thousands of bystanders watch as performers march and dance to the tunes of popular music in elaborate costumes vying for the title of king and queen of Carnival.
They engaged with the Baymen at St. George's Caye and despite the overwhelming Spanish numbers, the Baymen won a decisive victory, that ended Spanish interest in the region.
How is St. George's Caye Day Celebrated? Various Festivities take place to mark the holiday including an official ceremony on the eve of September 10th, with fire-works and cultural presentations. On September 10th, a colorful carnival parade with floats depicting the national symbols of Belize.
George's Caye Day is also followed 11 days later by another notable holiday, Independence Day, which marks Belize's independence from Britain in Belize Unites to Celebrate Independence - On September 21, , Belize will celebrate its 40th anniversary of independence. This day commemorates when the nation was granted independent status by Great Britain in During this time, Belizeans and tourists alike partake in prideful flag-waving, display of colorful patriotic decorations, numerous vibrant parades, lively singing and dancing, carnivals, and indulgence in tasty feasts of local Belizean cuisine.
There are also official flag-raising ceremonies and more solemn observances, along with educational events on Belize's history and culture. The celebrating continues for much of the month and is known collectively as "The September Celebrations. Tourism is still in the lower season so great group rate discounts and other specials are plentiful.
A Brief History of Belize - European colonists first arrived in the area in the s and clashed with the surviving remnants of the ancient Maya Empire. Early attempts by Spain to formally annex Belize were hampered by strong resistance from the Maya.
English buccaneers later gained a foothold on the coast region, using the area to launch attacks on treasure-laden Spanish ships from Panama and Venezuela. By the early s, English settlers known as "Baymen" established a presence in Belize, logging the valuable hardwood for export back to Europe.
Today, the Belize flag features a stylized English "Bayman" logger in recognition of this part of the country's history. Although the Spanish initially tolerated the presence of English settlers in the area, things came to a head in when the British government appointed an administrator to oversee the region. After several years of clashes, the British gained full dominance over the region following a decisive naval battle off the coast of St. George's Caye on September 10, , a date now celebrated as a national holiday in Belize.
Whatever t heir background, everyone in Belize comes together to celebrate Independence and the like throughout the month of September. The whole period from September 10th to the 21st is therefore normally a time of festivities in the country.
There would be scenes of exuberant flag-waving as well as carnivals, feasts, music, dancing, and displays of patriotic decorations. Both the large cities and the small villages would be hosting parades with marching bands, floats, and people dressed up in gorgeous traditional clothes. At night, there would be fireworks. In normal times, therefore, tourists often arrive early and stay through Independence Day. Unfortunately, this year, due to Covid, most of these September celebrations have gone virtual.
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