Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Oceana had a celebratory concert for the permanent protection of the Belize reef.  The World Culture Band represented Cayo amidst the wide range of amazing Belizean artists that performed at the event.  The bill shows the true power of the people. 

"Oceana's Rock the Reef free concert took place at the Memorial Park on Saturday, December 9th, 2017. The concert was held to celebrate the collective leadership and persistent involvement of tens of thousands of Belizeans for more than seven years on the issue of offshore oil in Belize. Given Belize’s economic dependence on our marine assets, the passing of the Petroleum Operations Maritime Bill 2017, that places an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil in Belize’s marine territory, safeguards our diverse marine environment and the Belize Barrier Reef from the inherent dangers of offshore oil. The stellar lineup of artists included Tanya Carter, Melonie Gillett, Dajah, World Culture Band, C Wills backed up by the Larubeya Band, Verge of Umbra, and Supa G."

Cayo Day is Sunday at Macal River Park.  The fun starts at 10:00am.  The New Sensation Band and Tanya Carter will be there. 

"CAYO DAY EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!  MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND BRING OUT THE FAMILY!!  IT WILL BE SPECTACULAR!!"

The National Institute for Culture and History has a creative promotional video out explaining what they are all about.  NICH is comprised of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research, the various Houses of Culture, the Museums of Belize, the Institute of Archaeology, and the Institute of Creative Arts.  You'll see fliers for all of the events happening this month for the Festival of Arts, which started on the 3rd, and runs through the 22nd.  It also features Tanya Carter and Melonie Gillett singing 'Low,' so it's definitely worth a watch.

In related news, the Belize Archaeology and Anthropology Symposium is July 2nd through the 5th, and it'll be at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel.  The Belize Film Festival will be from July 11th through the 15th.

http://www.nichbelize.org/

https://www.facebook.com/NICHBZ

The 1st annual Cayo Day was a blast for everyone.  Great music from the New Sensation Band and Tanya Carter, and there was ziplining.  Thanks, SISE Town Council!

"Ziplining! They had ziplining across the Macal! Wow! Great time at the 1st Cayo Day. Thanks, New Sensation Band and Tanya Carter!"

Cayo was represented well at Oceana's Rock the Vote yesterday at Memorial Park in Belize City.  It was a fantastic concert, and most of the well known Belizean artists came out and performed to support the cause of 'No Offshore Drilling.'

The Garifuna Collective, World Culture Band, Melonie Gillett, Jackie Castillo, Tanya Carter, TR Shine, and many others really rocked the house.  Nello Player, who won the Belize theme competition a few years back, has a new band, and they are incredible.

Thanks to all the amazing artists that took the time to play for this noble cause!