Benque House of Culture (NICH)

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The Benque House of Culture, is a vibrant and dynamic Community Center which hosts a series of Educational, and Artistic traveling or local exhibition from the country or the region, these are often spearheaded by other NICH Institutions or Collaborating Embassies. The livliness of HOC blends with the creation of programs that gear towards the exposure of Arts, Culture through its rich traditions and History; These are met through Workshops that Promote Cultural exchange, Concerts and Art in the park which bring children, youths, adults, senior citizens and many families together for Cultural Entertainent.

Tribute to the Honorable Mrs. Elvira Duarte, Senior Justice of the Peace.The Benque House of Culture extends its heartfe...
17/08/2026

Tribute to the Honorable Mrs. Elvira Duarte, Senior Justice of the Peace.

The Benque House of Culture extends its heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family and loved ones of the Honorable Mrs. Elvira Duarte, a founding member of the Benque House of Culture and a respected Senior Justice of the Peace.

Mrs. Duarte served as a District Officer in Human Development for the Cayo District, providing professiona Home Economicsl support to families through capacity-building in food preservation, crafts, and creative skills, particularly assisting single families and community members.

For over 30 years, she contributed to the preservation of local culture through Posadas, Legion de Marรญa, Baile de los Moros, folklore, and Pastorcitos.

After retirement, she continued sharing her talents at the Benque House of Culture through arts and crafts workshops, passing her skills and knowledge to younger generations.

She was also the founder of Benque HelpAge and the HelpAge Centre Building. Her dedicated service earned her several recognitions, including the Belize Meritorious Service Award from the Governor-General of Belize.

We honor her service, compassion, creativity, cultural dedication, and commitment to community development.

Her legacy will forever remain in our hearts.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

14/08/2026

"We can see now that there is a difference among the Belizeans of the North, those we called โ€œSpanishโ€ in the old days: there are those who are Mestizo and those who consider themselves Maya ... The Maya are a minority in the North. " Amandala from the Publisher August 2nd, 2013

"The Yucatec Maya ...reside in the Corozal, Orange Walk, and Cayo Districts. Today the Yucatec Maya are primarily English and Spanish speakers." By World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples - Belize : Maya
Publisher Minority Rights Group International

Many Maya people in northern Belize cannot speak Maya due to many reasons which had explain in previous post . They continue to preserve traditions and their Maya Identity . Other words used for identification are Mayero ,maaya and maaya Mรกasewรกal. According to the 2022 census only 2,160 people speak Maayat'aan (Yucatec Maya) in Belize . Ko'one'ex Kanik Maayat'aan - Let's learn Yucatec Maya language

Bix a bel - How are you
Ma'alob - Good
Jach ma'alob - Very Good
Kuxtun teech - and you ?
Maayat'aan - Maya language (Maya Yucatec)
Maaya wรญinik - Maya person
Yuum bo'otik /Dyos bo'otik - Thank you
Ko'ox Janal - Let's eat
Ko'ox xรญimbal - Let's walk

Picture from the schools of Xaibe (Corozal) and San Antonio (Cayo) representing the Maaya wรญinik (Yucatec Maya) culture.


TO READ THE LETTER OF THE AMANDALA COMPLETE CLICK LINK: https://amandala.com.bz/news/publisher-82/

Artisan Creativity & Recycling โœจโ™ป๏ธFrom discarded materials to dazzling art โ€” every piece tells a story of imagination, t...
13/08/2026

Artisan Creativity & Recycling โœจโ™ป๏ธ

From discarded materials to dazzling art โ€” every piece tells a story of imagination, tradition, and sustainability.

Handmade. Vibrant. Eco-friendly.

Facilitated by HOC Artisans Mrs. Nancy Santos and dedicated support staff.

We also honor the legacy of Mr. Eric Cruz (RIP), whose piรฑata artistry taught and inspired generations with creativity and tradition. ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽจ

13/08/2026
01/08/2026

Happy Emancipation day!

01/08/2026
On this day in 1838, freedom was declared โ€” but it was through resilience, resistance, and the unbroken strength of our ...
01/08/2026

On this day in 1838, freedom was declared โ€” but it was through resilience, resistance, and the unbroken strength of our ancestors that freedom was truly won.

Today, the National Institute of Culture and History honours the memory of those who endured, and celebrates the culture, spirit, and identity they passed down to us. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฟ

Happy Emancipation Day from Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Culture; Mr Albert Vaughan, President; Board of Directors, Administrator, Institute Directors and Staff of the National Institute of Culture and History.

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate Emancipation Day at the Ebo Town Festival!Join the festivities at the Ebo Town Festival on Saturday, August ...
30/07/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrate Emancipation Day at the Ebo Town Festival!

Join the festivities at the Ebo Town Festival on Saturday, August 1, at Isaiah Morter Square, Albert Street West, Belize City, as we commemorate Emancipation Day with a lively celebration of Belizean heritage, food, music, and family fun!

Here's what you can look forward to:
๐Ÿž Powder Bun Competition
๐Ÿ› Rice & Beans Competition
๐ŸŽถ Live Entertainment
๐ŸŽจ Kolcha Lane
๐ŸŽˆ Free Kids' Zone
๐Ÿน Food & Drinks
๐ŸŽ‰ And so much more!

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the food, music, traditions, and togetherness that make Ebo Town a special part of Belizeโ€™s culture.
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Isaiah Morter Square, Albert Street West, Belize City
๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, August 1

30/07/2026
๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฏ.๐Ÿฌ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—›๐—ข ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒUnder the leadership of the Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Fore...
30/07/2026

๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐—–๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฏ.๐Ÿฌ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—›๐—ข ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ
Under the leadership of the Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Education, Culture, Science, and Technology, the Ministry of Culture through the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), is excited to present the Belize Culture Fund (BCF) 2026 grant cycle.

This initiative provides $30,000 in grants to local creators, cultural custodians, researchers, and community groups working to safeguard Belizeโ€™s cultural heritage and drive creative innovation.

Applications are now OPEN!
Check out the official Belize Culture Fund Application Guide to review the guidelines and prepare your submission: https://tinyurl.com/BCF-Guide

PDF Application here: https://tinyurl.com/BCF-Apply

Call 822-3307 or email us at [email protected] for more information.

Address

# 64 St. Joseph Street
Benque Viejo Del Carmen

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+5018232697

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