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Cacao Festival 2011, May 20-22, Belize

 

The Cacao Festival for 2011 is definitely on, despite any rumours to the contrary and will be as entertaining as ever. The dates are set for the weekend of May 20-22. It will be packed with exciting events and activities for young and old alike, not only to pay tribute to the finest organic cacao grown by local Mayan villagers, but also to honor Ek Chuah, the ancient Mayan god of merchants and cacao.

Friday night opens with the classy Wine and Chocolate Evening with music by one of Belize’s foremost singers, Nelita Castillo and will be held for the first time at the Coral House Inn.

Saturday’s festivities will feature the town of Punta Gorda and the natural wonders of the
district. Visitors and townies will have a map and list of events around town that will include
music in Central Park, the morning market, a cacao center at Cotton Tree Chocolate in town, a tour of the fire house, a chance to sit inside a Tropic Air plane, a tortilla making exhibition at the Fajina Centre, an art exhibit and an archeology exhibit and art display sponsored by NICH.

The archaeological display will be held in the Special Events Centre attached to the Town Council offices by the airstrip. There will also be a fine arts display of work by Belizean
artists. There will be a variety of tours to the cayes, nearby Mayan ruins and inland cacao trails by the Cacao Association.

Saturday evening activities include delicious chocolate dinners at nearby lodges plus Culture and Harmony performances at local venues.

Sunday is the grand finale set in the mystic environment of Lubantuun, Place of Fallen Stone, featuring a special performance by one of Mexico’s dance companies, a talk by an archeologist specializing in ancient Mayan history, a walking tour of the site, and in concert, the exciting
steel bands, the Pantempters and the Panerrifix.

Rob Hirons, The Lodge at Big Falls , Toledo, Belize

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