The Garifuna are the descendants of Indigenous Arawak and Kalinago (Island Carib) people, and Afro-Caribbean people.

Aug 20, 2024 · The story of the Garinagu or Garinagou (plural of Garifuna) begins almost 400 years ago, when South American Carib Indians migrated to the Caribbean island of St. Vincent in order to …

The Afro-Caribbean Garifuna people, born from the African slave trade, claim a rich cultural heritage of music, dance and spirituality.

Garífuna language is not a dialect, a broken language nor is it a creole. It is not based on any African language and it should not be considered a mixed language. On an equal level as that of any world …

Aug 1, 2017 · The Garifuna culture is a blend of the Caribbean marine culture and the ancient African farming culture. The language, dance, and music of the Garifuna have been declared “Masterpiece …

May 12, 2025 · With deep roots in both Africa and the Americas, the Garifuna have preserved a unique identity defined by language, music, spirituality, and strong community values. We recently …

Sep 15, 2025 · This rich heritage stems from the Garifuna people, who trace their roots back to the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. Celebrated through music, dance, and culinary practices, Garifuna …

The Garifuna live in a chain of villages and towns along the eastern coast of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. These Caribbean lowlands have a varied terrain.

Dec 28, 2024 · The Garifuna people, also known as Garinagu (plural) or Garifuna (singular), are an Afro-Indigenous group with a rich and complex history that spans centuries. Their origins, struggles, and …

The Garifuna population currently resides in 43 locations on the Atlantic Coast between Belize and Nicaragua. The largest of these communities are in Honduras and Belize, where about 98,000 …