Traditions
Which Garifuna tradition in Belize is celebrated every November 19 to honor their arrival in the country?
Garifuna Settlement Day
Fry jacks are a popular breakfast food in which Belizean culture?
Creole
Men in Belize’s Mestizo communities often wear this lightweight, pleated shirt with pockets for festivals, weddings, and other formal events.
Guayabera
If a Mestizo Belizean says “hasta luego,” what are they saying?
See you later
Which Country has the second-largest barrier reef globally?
Belize
Which Mestizo tradition in Belize includes religious processions and reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph before Christmas?
Las Posadas
Which traditional Garifuna dish uses grated cassava and is often served with fish or soup?
Hudut
In Garifuna culture, men sometimes wear shirts with what pattern for formal dances?
Embroidered or striped patterns
What does "Buíti binafi" mean in Garifuna?
Good Morning
Which country is the largest in land area in the world?
Russia
What is the traditional Garifuna drum dance called?
Punta
Escabeche, a spicy chicken soup, is traditionally eaten by which culture?
Mestizo
Mayan traditional dress often includes what handcrafted item made from beads?
Beaded jewelry / necklaces
In Belize Creole, what does “irie” mean?
Good or Alright
Which country has the highest population in the world?
China
This Maya tradition honors ancestors with special foods and visits to family graves in early November.
Hanal Pixán (Day of the Dead)
This is a Lebanese dish, it is a spread made from blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
Hummus
East Indian women wear this long, colorful outfit for weddings and religious celebrations.
Sari
Which Mayan language is spoken in southern Belize?
Q’eqchi’
What are the three types of Mayan people in Belize?
Yucatec, Mopan and Q'eqchi
Which East Indian tradition in Belize celebrates the festival of lights with lamps, prayers, and sweets?
Diwali
This is a traditional Chinese pastry that is sweet, often filled with red bean paste or lotus seed paste, and eaten during festivals.
Mooncake
What handwoven and patterned garment is worn by Maya women during ceremonies and special events?
Huipil
Which Mayan word means “water,” commonly used in place names in Belize?
Ha
Which country is home to the world’s largest barrier reef system?
Australia