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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …