Mahogany Bay Village will be welcoming the Prime Minister and First Lady this June 18, 2016 for the inaugural event in the newly completed Great House of the Resort at Mahogany Bay Village. The event, Inspiration Celebration, is a fundraiser for the The Inspiration Center, an important NGO that does wonderful work for children with disabilities in Belize. http://www.inspirationcenter.bz/
You are invited you to be a part of this celebration that will bring attention to the efforts of the Inspiration Center and the extraordinary work that they do. The center provides physical and speech therapy, community based rehabilitation, basic medical services and social support for the holistic care of children and their families. The Inspiration Center also offers recreational, cultural, and sports programs.
A lively party has been planned, an evening of fun including outstanding food selections from nine of the finest chefs and food and beverage institutions that Belize has to offer. The event commences promptly at 7pm with cocktails, followed by a buffet dinner at 8pm, then dancing to a classic rock n’ roll performed by The Tequila Shooters from the US.
The dress code is white attire, island casual.
Tickets are $150BZD each and sponsorships ($5,000 and $10,000 levels) are available.
Ticket Outlets: Ramon’s Village, Rum & Bean, El Fogon, Blue Water Grill & Super Buy
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to make memories and join in a few toasts with friends, all the while supporting a vital cause. For more information or to make a donation, contact the Inspiration Center at 222-5986 or email info@inspirationcenter.bz
Every year Dia de San Pedro celebrations (San Pedro Day) pays homage to the island’s patron saint San Pedro (St. Peter) and under the organization of the San Pedro Town Council, the San Pedro House of Culture, NICH and the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church, residents celebrate with activities centered around honoring fishermen and the development of the town that grew on the foundation of a small fishing village. Dia de San Pedro – June 29.
DIA DE SAN PEDRO 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
THE NOVENAS & EXHIBITION
Date: 21st – 28th june
Place: Catholic Church
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY – JUNE 28
La Alborada
Place: In front of statue
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 29
Fishermen’s Mass
Place: Catholic Church
Time: 4:00 a.m.
Fishermen’s Breakfast
Place: Lion’s Den
Time: 5:30 a.m.
Sea Procession
Place: Municipal Pier
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Open Air Mass with Bishop
Place: In front of Statue
Time: 6:00 p.m.
St. Peter’s Procession
Place: In front of Statue
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
Place: Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Entertainment: Fireworks, Ozzy the Clown, Cartoon Mascots, Face Painting
THURSDAY – JUNE 30
Annual Dia de San Pedro
Karaoke Competition
Place: Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Music by Caribbean Kings & Gaby
FRIDAY – JULY 1
Place: Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex
Place: 8:00 p.m.
Entertainment:
The San Pedro Dance Academy,
Charikanari Garifuna Dancers,
Palmar Dance Group
Music by Rompe Raja
SATURDAY – JULY 2
Place: Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex
Place: 8:00 p.m.
Entertainment:
Music by Lascelle Martinez
The Belize National Dance Company
Chetumal Dance Company
Music by Gilharry 7 Band
Looking for a special event for your 9-12 year old this summer?
Chaa Creek is offering a week long summer camp scholarship program for Belize’s resident school children in order to educate them about biodiversity, natural resource conservation, the ancient Maya, traditional healing, and the three “R’s” Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Be sure to submit your essay before June 1st, 2016 to be considered!
During this free, two-day festival, Mango Fest attendees enjoy mango-themed food offerings as well as non-mango dishes, browse locally made arts and crafts, while hearing the musical talent of Hopkins as well as other talented artists from around Belize and the world.
The Hopkins Mango Fest committe’s (HMF) goal is to promote Hopkins as a tourist destination in a fashion that builds on Hopkins uniqueness and promotes cultural preservation. This is done by featuring authentic Garifuna food and music through a clean, wholesome, culinary and culturally fun festival. It also provides economic opportunities during a time that has traditionally been referred to as “maga season” or thin season.
FOOD:
Hopkins is a blessed with an abundance of good food and is quickly becoming a culinary destination as there are about two dozen restaurants in our village of 2,500. Hopkins also has many “fast food” places that sell panades, street tacos, conch fritters, tamales, pastries, and other unique food items. The festival has a fusion of foods from all the cultures in Belize—Garifuna, Creole, Caribbean, European, and North American influences. Be prepared to sample such delights as mango chimole, chicken kebabs with mango salsa, ceviche, mango chutney, mango smoothies. There will also be many other non-mango food items such as the national dish of Belize-stew chicken, rice and beans, pizza, tacos, hamburgers, sausage on a stick, and much more!
MUSIC:
The Mango Fest Committee plans on featuring live music throughout the day that showcases the best of Belize and of Hopkins. Did you know three of the five members of the Garifuna Collective are from Hopkins? Plan on hearing Paranda music (Belize’s version of the blues,) Caribbean rhythms, Ray-gay, and much more. Check the Mango Fest Facebook Page regularly to see as the acts are confirmed for the festival.
ACTIVITIES:
Mango Fest Saturday, June 2:
6am – Floyd Arana Fishing & Tours hosts a dory fishing contest.
10am – Jungle Jeanie’s by the Sea hosts a yoga session for all ages and skill levels. Come stretch to the music of ocean waves.
2pm – Miss Bertie’s Hopkins Community Library is hosting children’s’ story hour.
3pm – Dory fishing contest, weigh in.
Mango Fest Sunday, June 3:
10am – Jungle Jeanie’s by the Sea hosts a yoga session for all ages and skill levels. Come stretch to the music of ocean waves.
