If you would like to learn about the coral reef, become a coral reef expert and have fun with us and your friends, come to the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program! Sponsored by Smith College and Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Advanced Program
Who: Students ages 12 and above (or with prior experience)
When: June 20th – June 24th, 4–6 pm
Where: San Pedro High School
Movie Night at the Lion’s Den
When: Wednesday, June 15th. All are welcome. Free snacks and drinks! Look for posters in town.
Youth Program
Who: Students ages 7 – 12
When: July 4th – July 13th
Where: RC School
There will be a graduation at the end of the programs for all students and family members to attend. Graduation will be on Wednesday, July 13th at the Lion’s Den. Everything is free and fun!
Permission slips will be available at the library across from the RC School and at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office! We look forward to seeing you there!
The San Pedro Town Council, Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation and the San Pedro Sports Committee are excited to announce the official inauguration of the newly constructed Ambergris Stadium on November 26, 2016. After the Inaugural ceremony there will be two matches for everyone to enjoy! Come witness the matches between San Pedro’s teams versus the teams from Mexico and USA! Tickets are on sale at the San Pedro Town Council, Sanpedrano Store, Marina’s Store and Hope Pharmacy for only $10 & $15 at the door.
Entertainment by Yaka’s Elite Dancers in collaboration with the San Pedro Dance Academy and music by San Pedro’s very own, Rompe Raja!
Mark your calendars. Gonna be an awesome show.
Great Food
Great Drinks
Great Music
Two Great games!
Sisimito Records is hosting 2 parties at 2 locations on the last weekend of January — Heading into its third year as a growing must-attend electronic music event, Sisimito Sessions will take place on Jan. 28 and 29 on the Placencia Peninsula.
The yearly electronic music weekend is a showcase for the music of home-grown label Sisimito Records and its producers. To date, the event has attracted a combination of the local Placencia community, ticket holders from around the country and international guests. Based on growth in attendance over the past few years, organizers expect as many as 500 guests.
Sisimito Sessions will feature an accomplished DJ line up performing over a two-night period. An added element of the 2017 event will be a daytime workshop aimed at showing local artists the ropes of producing techno and tech-house.
Sisimito Records is the first Belizean based electronic music label, with an emphasis on Central American producers. The label’s music is widely available via Tidal, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other streaming services. Marcus Perigo, the founder of Sisimito, is a DJ and producer with dual citizenship of Belize and UK. He has played at many electronic music events in Central America and beyond.
“We can feel the momentum behind Sisimito Sessions building,” Perigo said. “In addition to attracting fans of electronic music, we invite people who may not be as familiar with it to join us for one great party!”
5 Things to Know about Electronic Music and Sisimito Sessions:
1. What is electronic music? Basically, music performed using synthesizers, drum machines and other electronic instruments. Nowadays, producers increasingly rely on computer programs to generate and sequence sounds.
2. How can I hear a sampling of electronic music? Take a listen to Sisimito’s playlists on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sisimito
3. Where did the name “Sisimito” come from? According to Belizean folklore, a Sisimito was a disruptive creature who appeared to be a cross between man and ape. It’s said that their heels were at the front of their feet and the toes at their back. Unsuspecting humans might think the creatures were traveling away from them, only to discover they were close by.
4. What can I expect at Sisimito Sessions? A fun, inclusive dance party on the Placencia Peninsula.
5. Ticket info: You can buy a weekend pass for $50. by going to
http://www.wantickets.com/Events/213814/Sisimito-Sessions/
1. Sisimito Records playlist on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/
2. Facebook Page for Sisimito Records https://www.facebook.com/
3. Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/
4. Tickets http://www.wantickets.com/
Placencia Btia and Placencia Village Council is once again in the process of planning The 21st Annual Placencia Lobster Fest 2019. Like every year a Grand Lobster Fest Raffle is held and drawn on the last day of the event which will be on Sunday 23rd of June this year. For more info about the Placencia Lobster Fest or how to donate a prize to the raffle please feel free to contact us at 523-4045 or send us an email to info@placencia.com.
The event is organized by the Placencia BTIA and the Placencia Village Council and has long been a traditional mainstay of Placencia’s economy.
Photographs taken by Marion & Ed Carr. Copyright Muzamanzie Photographs. All rights reserved
One of the most exciting festivals of the year takes place every June on the beautiful Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize. Timed to coincide with the official opening of fishing season, Lobsterfest is a popular celebration of everything and anything related to lobster.
In 2019, the Placencia Lobsterfest will be held between June 21-23 and will feature dozens of savory and interesting dishes made from the world’s most popular crustacean. Although classic recipes like grilled lobster served with melted butter will be on hand, there will be dozens of other varieties on offer during Lobsterfest, including lobster ceviche, lobster pizza, lobster spring rolls, lobster pies, lobster fajitas, and upscale gourmet dishes worthy of a five-star restaurant.
Eating and enjoying lobster may be the principle draw for this popular festival that regularly draws hundreds of attendees, but there are plenty of other exciting activities as well. More than 50 booths will be set up to serve cold drinks, other kinds of seafood, sell artwork, handicrafts, games, and face painting for kids of all ages. And everyone will be dancing thanks to plenty of live acts performing a variety of musical styles.
