Property for sale in Belize

Diverse Customs and Traditions of
Belize
There was a time when Belize was known as British Honduras.
Belize is the only English speaking country in South America. In
the early 1800’s Belize was a part of British Common Wealth.
There was a long-standing conflict with Guatemala, which
claimed that Belize belonged to them. Belize became an
independent nation with the help of United Nations and Britain
on September 21, 1981. Diverse customs and traditions in
Belize are because of people of different cultures living there.

History of Belize
• History of Belize goes as far back as Mayan civilization.
Approximately 30 percent population of Belize consists of
Creoloes who are the descendants of Europeans and slaves.

Mayan Civilization
• Mayan civilization flourished in Central America as long as
thousand years ago. Most of the Mayan population in Belize
immigrated during the 1800. Mayan’s make up about 13% of
the population of Belize. Customs and traditions of Belize
have a strong influence of Mayans.

Mesitoz
• 40% of the population in Belize is made up of Mesitoz who
migrated to this country from Yucatan in 1800 during the Caste
Wars. At home, they tend to speak Spanish but outside its
English, they speak. Visitors and locals love Mestizo food.
Garufina
• The Garifuna populations who live mostly along Southern Coast also
make up a large section of the population. According to government
records, they make up around 7% of the population. Garifunas immigrated
to Belize in the early 1800s, they are the descendants of Indians and slaves.
They live in distinct communities and tend to speak their own language.
They celebrate Garifuna Settlement day on 19 th November of each year.

Mennnites
• Mennonites who are originally from Mexico, Mennonites are
one of the most recent immigrants to Belize they came to
Belize in the 1960s and developed their communities on the
lands of Cayo districts and Orange Walk. These very tightly
knit communities who supply most of the agricultural
products in Belize. Mennonites are also poplar for their
construction and furniture skills. In addition to Mennonites,
Arab and Chinese communities are also located in San Jose.
All of which makes Belize a very interesting and a beautiful
place, and adds a lot of spice to its already diverse culture.

• Belize is not just about diverse cultures it is also a breathtakingly
beautiful tropical paradise. Many people just locate to Belize
because they find the diversity in its customs and traditions
irresistible. Number of retirees locating to Belize is also on the
rise, all adding to the quality and diversity of Belize.

Serenity Paradise Belize
Contact Details:
Address: 1720 Mars Hill Road Suite 8-365
Acworth, GA 30101
Number: 863-877-0397
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