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Hopkins<\/span> is a <\/span>charming<\/span> coastal village<\/span> in the Stann Creek district,<\/span> south of Dangriga<\/span>. Here, residents<\/span> still <\/span>prepare meals <\/span>the traditional way by<\/span> catch<\/span>ing<\/span> their own fish and <\/span>harvest<\/span>ing<\/span> their own cassava<\/span>. Hopkins is said to be the <\/span>center<\/span> of the Garifuna culture in Belize<\/span> and <\/span>has a population of<\/span> just<\/span> over one thousand.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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The village has a laid-back vibe and friendly residents, earning it the title of Friendliest Village in Belize.<\/span> With the <\/span>looming <\/span>Mayan Mountains to the west and <\/span>the <\/span>Caribbean <\/span>Sea <\/span>crashing lazily against the <\/span>shore to the east, <\/span>Hopkins makes the perfect place for a quiet and <\/span>peaceful <\/span>vacation in Belize<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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The Garinagu People settled on the coast of Belize over 200 years ago after escaping slavery plantations in other parts of the Caribbean. They brought with them an abundance of language, culture, food, and dance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Garifuna music and dance are used to tell stories about the history and milestones of the Garinagu. Punta and Paranda are the two most popular genres.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
The drum is a traditional instrument used and is typically made by hollowing out the trunk of a Mahogany, Mayflower, or Cedar tree and covered with stretched dried deer, sheep, or goat skin. These drums are often used alongside turtle shells and seashell knee shakers. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Traditional Garifuna cuisine has unified with those of other cultures and is loved by Belizeans in all parts of the country. Some staples of Garifuna food include fish, plantains, coconut, and cassava. Their meals are mainly soups and stews made with coconut milk and ground foods, as well as habanero pepper for extra spice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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