Celebrating Unity and Heritage: The History of Garifuna Settlement Day in Belize
Belize, a culturally diverse Central American country, celebrates Garifuna Settlement Day to highlight its unique past. This festival honors the Garifuna people, who are descended from African, Carib, and Arawak ancestors. Their arrival in Belize in the 17th century marked the start of a thriving cultural legacy that is commemorated annually on November 19th.
Source: mybelize.net