Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Benque Festival of Culture had its closing night last night, and they had harp player Wagner Magus play some soothing music.  They did get some video of him mesmerizing the crowd.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=448225841949081

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"A great night to close of the International Festival of Culture...  Harp (Guatemala) & Piano (Belize)... Thank you Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Argentina for the support in bringing forth this forum for the Art & Culture 2013"

Benque's Festival of Culture continues this weekend, starting tomorrow night with poetry from Amado Chan.  Saturday, Orquidea Negra will be performing, and on Sunday, Wagner Majus will be playing. Pictured are the Caracol YCD Stilt Walkers from last weekend.

"The manifestation of the Arts by our Youths from Caracol Youth Community Development for the International Festival of Culture...Kudos to the skillful Youths.. for their support and Regional Representation at the Community Arts Network in Central America."

The Benque House of Culture and CACHE are kicking off the Benque Festival of Culture tomorrow night with the launch of their newest exhibit, entitled "Belize: Through My Eyes."   It's a juried photo exhibition, and it all starts at 7:00pm.  Benque will be having festivities Saturday, Sunday, and Monday too.

"Just one day more for the grand launch of the Juried Photographic Exhibition.  Belize : Through my eyes... a collaboration of Belizean Artist and their work through their lenses..."

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The Centennial Marathon will be next Sunday's first Festival of Culture event.  Benque then celebrates with their Centennial Fun Day, which starts at 10:00am, and includes a scavenger hunt that has a $200 prize.  A big thanks goes out to the Department of Youth Services for organizing the events.  If you want to run, you should register by the 15th so you can qualify for one of the prizes.  The deadline for registration, which is free, is the 15th.  You can register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wzfchJreyWLbvACIAE61k_gs6SaiRFrgLR09mdVKsNw/viewform

"As a part of the 5th International Festival of Culture, the Department of Youth Services is organizing a Centennial Marathon just for you! Check out the details and Sign Up at the Benque House of Culture (NICH)"

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Benque is having their Festival of Culture this month, starting on Friday the 15th, and going through Sunday the 24th, guaranteeing a fun time to everyone that goes.  The Photography exhibition kicks it all off at the Benque House of Culture.  Panerrifix will be there on the 16th, and on the 23rd, Orquidea Negra will be performing, with tons of other great performances in between.  Check out the flier for all the great events.

"It is with great joy that we release our Final and Official program!  Only a few changes have been made and our sponsers are official!  Some of the sponser are included in this pane!  Like and share to get everyone informed about the events!  And tell your friends to Like our page to get more updates about the Festival...  Remember its all happening at Benque Viejo del Carmen Nov 15-24"

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The Benque Festival of Culture started this weekend, to much fanfare.  Carlos Landero will play tonight at 7:00pm, finishing the first weekend, and Friday the festival will start its second weekend.

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"The grand opening is portraying the richness and essence of the community than manifest its culture with pride that enhances our community life in the arts & culture...  Presenting live theatre productions La Cueva De Las Bondades at the Centennial Park"

The Benque House of Culture had their new exhibit launch last night, and they got some great pictures from the event.  The launch kicked off the Benque Festival of Culture, which is happening now, and continues through Monday.  This weekend, there will be performances from the Benque Marimba Academy, Pablo Collado, and Panerrifix, just to name a few.

More picture albums:

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"Belize: through my eyes a juried photographic exhibition was launched today for the 5th International Cultural Festival.  It was unveiled by the NICH President Ms.Diane Haylock.  We all thank the 16 Artist from all over Belize for sharing their personal images.  We will share their names soon..  Some of this images will be showcased in Argentina at the Belize Consul...in 2014"

The Benque Festival of Culture starts this Friday with the Photography Exhibit at the Benque House of Culture, and goes through Monday.  It'll continue next weekend too.  There will be performances from the Benque Marimba Academy, Pablo Collado, and Orquidea Negra, just to name a few.

"CACHE Benque in conjunction with Benque House of Culture (NICH) hereby present the 5th International Festival of Culture in Benque Viejo del Carmen starting on the 15th of November!  Be a part of it and dont miss out on the events!  All are FREE...!!!!  This is the agenda for this weekend. Stay tuned for the following week!"

Ian Yacab, who you've probably seen play with the Benque Marimba Academy, won the Arts and Culture award!  The Department of Youth Services held the Belize Youth Awards at the Bliss today, honoring the youths that have provided outstanding service to Belize.  This is the 4th consecutive year where a Benqueño has received national recognition in the Arts and Culture.  Congratulations, Ian, on your well deserved award!

In related news, Ian and the Benque Marimba Academy will be playing at the Benque Festival of Culture on Sunday the 17th.

"Estatic feelings!  Our Youth Ian Yacab, is the National Youth Recipient for the Art's & Culture 2013-2014 as the Prime Founder of the Benque Marimba Academy, join us in sending him the best wished and may he continued to promote and preserve his cultural heritage.

We also salute our partners in the Arts & Culture, Caracol YCD Maritza Barrera (Arenal Villagea), for her outstanding contribution and commitment to the development of the Arts in the region.  Kudos to our Youths."