What are typical Belizian habits, food customs, recipes and philosophies in Belize?

What are the customs in Belize regarding food?

• In Belize, rice and beans are mainly eaten. In addition, Mexican meat dishes such as tacos, empanadas, tamales are also available everywhere. Turtle and lobster are regularly on the menu. Belizean cuisine is a blend of Mayan, Garifuna, Creole, and European influences.

What are the best recipes in Belize?

• Fry Jacks: deep-fried pieces of dough, often with beans, egg, jam or honey. (In Mexico, they are called Sopapillas).
• Garnaches: deep-fried tortilla topped with beans, cabbage, carrots and cheese.
• Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce, a sauce found on the table everywhere in Belize to spice up the food for Belizeans.

What are the best drinks in Belize?

• A local drink is called Seaweed. A mix of seaweed, milk, sugar and cream.

What are notable holidays and festivals in Belize?

• September celebrations: The vacations begin in Belize on the Battle of St George's Caye Day. For the 10 days that follow, there are celebrations, ceremonies, concerts and carnival parades all over the country.
• Garifuna Settlement Day: This is a celebration of the arrival of the Garifuna people in Belize on November 19, 1832. Many celebrations with music, dancing and drinking. This festival is celebrated lavishly in Dangriga, Hopkins and Punta Gorda.
• La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge: This is a four-day canoe race on the Macal and Belizer River from San Ignacio to Belize City.

What are the remarkable habits in Belize?

• Especially the people with Mayan ancestry, believe in the power of the full moon. They avoid cutting wood or thatch for their roofs during this time as they believe it weakens the materials. Planting is also done based on the lunar cycle, with the belief that planting close to the full moon leads to better crops.
• It is common to sleep in a hammock. In rural areas it is the way to go.
• Community spirit is an important value in Belize. People help each other.