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Culture of Belize |
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Belize does not have a culture of its own. Belize consists of a mixed population and the culture of Belize is a mixture of various cultural influences. Some of the important influences include Creole, Taiwanese, Lebanese, Dutch, Chinese, Native American, Arabs and Maya. This is evident from the fact that the present Prime Minister of Belize is from Palestine origin.
The richness of the culture of Belize has its base on the rich Maya civilization. The Maya civilization was marked by great developments in the fields of astronomy, mathematics and calender formating. This rich cultural past finds reflection in the present cultural brilliance of Belize.
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Music
Music and art is an important part of the culture of Belize. Punta is the most popular form of music in Belize. This music form has its own special features and characteristics and deserves to be an important international form of music. Brukdown is another very popular music form in Belize and is an important part of the culture of Belize. The modern generation however take interest in other music types including hard rock, Hip-Hop and raps.
Food
Panades, escabeche, tamales, meat pies and fried tortillas with beans are some of the traditional dishes of Belize. Maize is the staple food of Belize. Apart from maize, rice, sea food and cheese form an important part of the daily diet of Belize. Meal times are family affairs where all the members of the family get together to share their meal. Talking during meals is considered impolite in the culture of Belize.
It is this great diversity in the culture of Belize that has made the area so interesting and colorful. Its rich culture is bound to have an influence on every tourist who visit the area. The simplicity and innocence of the local inhabitants make Belize exotic and irresistible.
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