Belize Music Festival

Before exploring this tropical wonderland, let us give you a brief Belize guide to the country. Belize was formerly called British Honduras. It is the only country that embraces the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It is a Central American country and has Guatemala (west) and Mexico (north) as its neighbors. The official language in Belize is English, so it is a very tourist-friendly place. Belize Guide: Understanding the Culture Belize is similar to other British colony islands in terms of culture. The people from Belize are Creole and Afro-Caribbean decent. There are also native Mayan people whose language is Spanish (which is spoken as a second language in most parts of Belize). There was a bloody conflict in the 80s which affected Central America. Belize has not been exempted from the business of drug trade and poverty common in the region, however, it has now truly becoming a tourist destination and is very safe to visit here. The locals are very proud of their country and they are very hospitable to visitors. Belize Guide: Why Tourists Visit Many people visit Belize by way of cruise ships and tourism is the major economical force of this country. The ... [more..]

Welcome to Belize. This place will relax you as much as leave you breathless with excitement and awe. Belize is a beautiful country and one of the best holiday destinations in the world. The country lies in two of the richest settings in the world. One part is where the Caribbean's bluest sea come and meet the rich and wild jungle of Central America. Here's a short but sweet Belize guide to enjoying yourself in this paradise. Belize Guide #1: For aviary dwellers and bird watchers, Belize is home to 570 species of birds. There are hundreds of parks devoted for bird watching. Forty percent of Belize is protected by environmental preservation laws and these include bird parks. Belize Guide #2: Snorkeling enthusiasts can experience the unbelievable beauty of its waters. Colorful schools of fishes, dolphins swimming freely, turtles swimming around the ocean and a huge and wondrous coral reef to take your breath away. Everything is here in Belize! Belize Guide #3: Beach addicts can run their feet in the powdery white sand of its beaches and swim in the perpetually warm waters of the Caribbean ... [more..]

Looking for somewhere to go on the 15th of October? Look no more; Los Angeles Carnival is a multicultural event that's held every October, at the Westchester Park. Mostly the Caribbean islands get together and organized the parade. The costumes are made from all types of colorful materials; all hand made to perfection. Many hours are delicate towards getting the bands and costumes ready for the parade. Live musicians on conventional instruments play music of the steel bands in addition to other live music. Who or whatever you play is portrayal of that entity. People of all nationalities such as Trinidad, Grenada, Guyana, Barbados, Antigens, Dominican Republic, Belize, and lots more all come together for this celebration. The street is closed to traffic while the bands and colorful costumes march the streets of Westchester, ending up at the Park. Los Angeles Carnival is definitely a family event pack day for every one. There are a lot of arts and crafts at the park...along with all the different Caribbean foods from around the world. The bands and costumes are judge for originality, and creativity as they march along the streets. So come ... [more..]