GARIFUNA DANCERS

The Garifuna people of Belize, direct descendants of a group of African slaves who escaped two ship-wrecked Spanish slave ships near St. Vincent in 1635, celebrate a diverse and rich culture that is a blend of African traditions of music, dance and religious ceremonies; Native American farming, hunting, and fishing techniques; and a French and Arawak influenced language. Guests of Kanantik can witness traditional Garifuna songs and dance styles as a local Garifuna dance group performs at the resort weekly.