Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Benque Clean Up Campaign was very successful, with scores of people coming out to make Benque much cleaner.  They did the sign too.  Thanks to everyone that pooled together for the great community event.

"Belize and Guatemala joined hands to work on a project headed by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Matanza Project committee.  On Friday, July 10, 2015 various community organizations and individuals came out to clean the riverside and main streets of Benque Viejo Town.  A group was also working on cleaning the signage at the entrance of Benque.  It is this kind of events that brings together a community and strengthens the relationship between two countries.  We feel proud of all participants and hope that this event takes place more often."

The Organization of American States is having their Culture of Peace Art Project at the Benque House of Culture.  They've posted lots of pictures , and more, from the event.

"Engaging and empowering children,youths and adults in artistic expressions for the next 6 months is a task undertaken by the OAS Culture of Peace at the Benque House of Culture.  Daily art lessons from 9a.m.to 7:00p.m. Pursue your favorite Art-music or visual arts, lessons and materials are all free of cost."

The Benque House of Culture was the site for the Organization of American States Culture of Peace Art Project.  Looks like the kids had a great time doing art and learning about culture.

In related news, they had the cultural night Saturday night.  https://www.facebook.com/BenqueHOC/posts/761621620528114

"A Culture of Peace OAS Art Project 2014, engaging and empowering one and all in the promotion of the Arts &Culture."

The Benque House of Culture has uploaded pictures from the OAS Bi-national Presentations Belize & Guatemala Cultural Exchange.

The Benque House of Culture is launching the Cayo Arts Collection Friday at4:00pm.  There will be live musical entertainment at Centennial Park after the launch.  It's a great way to get in the spirit and celebrate the Benque Fiesta.

"Celebrate Benque Fiesta within a strong art cultural presentation this Friday July 18th at 4:00 pm the opening of the Cayo West Arts Collection at your Benque HOC and following join us at the Centennial Park for the first bi national Culture of Peace Project OAS with live music entertainment."

Feelgood news of the day.  The Organization of American States donated a drumset to the Benque House of Culture, where it's getting a  lot of use.  Thanks, OAS!

"We wish to thank the OAS Administration Belize for strengthening the the musical passion of the Benque Marimba Academy, their inkind donation of a drum set will certainly evolve and uplift their musical skills and standards.  We are humbled by the support of all of you who believe in the high spirit and commitment that the Boys have achieved during these 15 months... "

The Organization of American States visited Sacred Heart Junior College this week to talk about scholarship opportunities.  Check out their website for a list of them and information on the types of scholarships that the OAS offers at the Undergraduate Level.  Good luck!

"With the aim of supporting the efforts of OAS Member States in the development of human resources as a means to achieving the objectives of the OAS Strategic Plan for Integral Development, the OAS provides valuable study opportunities to students by granting scholarships for the pursuit of graduate studies and research that are related to the eight (8) priority areas contemplated in the plan."