Belize, Once known as British Honduras is the only English speaking country in Central and South America. Since the early 1800's Belize was part of the British Common Wealth. In the past the country was part of a long standing dispute with the Guatemala who claimed that Belize was part of that country. With the help of Britain and the United Nations Belize became an independent nation on September 21, 1981. Customs traditions in Belize are the result of its many diverse people who live there.
The true history of Belize of course goes much further back to the Mayan civilization. The customs traditions of Belize are a meld of many influences. Although English is spoken in Belize, the Creole dialect is spoken throughout the nation. The Creoles make up approximately 30 percent of the country and are descendants of slaves and Europeans. Most Creole's live in the largest city San Jose.
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Mayan's are the descendants of the Mayan Civilization that flourished in Central America more than a thousand years ago. It is felt that most of the present Mayan population immigrated to Belize during the 1800. Most of the Mayan population is located in Southern Belize in three distinctly different groups. Mayan's account for about 13 percent of the total population. The customs traditions of Belize are strongly influenced by the Mayan in these areas.
The Mestizos immigrated to Belize from the Yucatan during the Caste Wars of the mid 1800. They make up about 40 percent of the population and live on the Northern Islands of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker as well as the Orange walk and Corosal districts. Their common language is Spanish at home but use English on the streets and in Business. Mestizo food is a favorite of visitors and locals alike.
The Garifuna make up another large portion of the population that lives mostly along the Southern Coast. According to the government they make up about 7 percent of the population. They are the descendants of slaves and Indians that immigrated to this area in the early 1800's. They speak their own language and live in distinct communities. On November 19th of each year Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated across the country. Known for their very distinct cuisine and art they make a special contribution to the customs traditions in Belize.
More recent immigrations to Belize include the Mennonites who came from Mexico in the early 1960's and established their traditional agrarian communities on large blocks of land in the Orange Walk and Cayo districts. Much of Belize's agriculture products come from these closed tight knit communities. They are also famous for their furniture and construction skills. In addition there are distinct Chinese and Arab communities located in San Jose. All of which adds to the spice and variety of customs traditions in Belize.
Belize is a beautiful tropical paradise where many different cultures are flourishing. Many people are immigrating to this country because of the customs traditions in Belize. Retirement communities are growing each year. All attesting to the quality of life in Belize.
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