Warasa Garifuna Drum School

  • Belize National Anthem in Garifuna

    For September Celebrations, we have decided to publish a copy of the Belize National Anthem in Garifuna and English along with a video. Belize National Anthem in Garifuna Leremuna Balisi – Hageira Líbretian Hageira líbretian laru barana Rúwamuti were lun basalbaru Merederubaña furundetian ya Heiba luei wageira le darangilabei Seti hata wayuna lihürüme múa Webeneri…

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  • Ms Dami – Uruwei (The Government)

    A wonderful and kind woman passed away this weekend, 18th Jan 2020. Ms Damiana Gutierrez, mother of Cecil Gutierrez, Giovanni, Ronald, Alva and Ivan McDonald, sister to Victor, Virgin and Guadalupe and aunt to many by blood or through love alone. Ms. Dami is one of the vocalists on the song Uruwei – The Government,…

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  • Hudut with Sere

    Hudut with Sere, often simply called “Hudut” is one of the most popular Garifuna dishes. “Hudut” is actually the term for the mashed green and ripe plantain, and “sere” refers to the coconut fish stew that it is served with. The hudut is sometimes served with other stews or other meats, but the coconut and…

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  • Baby Yuyu’s Atole

    Baby Yuyu’s Atole (Latun Yuyu Adulu) Below is a Garifuna story from Honduras first translated into Spanish, and now translated into English by Warasa Garifuna Drum School. The Spanish translation is from ASOCIACIÓN MISIONERA GARÍFUNA. Walagante. La Ceiba Atlántida Honduras, Editora Fernando Sabio, 2000. Pág. 31 and was found in a research thesis conducted in…

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  • Top Ten Toledo Activities, Belize

    There are countless “Top Ten” lists of what to do in Belize, but we will focus on what we think are the Top Ten Toledo activities!  So here is our Top Ten Things to Do in Punta Gorda and the Toledo district. We’ve focussed on those activities which are in some way unique to Toledo.…

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  • Garifuna Language Resources

    We are starting to compile a list of free, online Garifuna Language Resources.  This will include song lyrics and more. Garifuna Religious Texts Throughout history, religious texts have often been the first texts to be translated into local languages.  This is true even in Garifuna it seems, as we have found The Gospel of John…

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  • Águyuha Nidúheñu – Traditional Hungu Hungu

    Águyuha Nidúheñu  is a traditional Hungu Hungu song in which the singer laments the passing of loved ones.  But he is comforted by the fact that he will be going to meet his ancestors in his next life.   The Garifuna “Nine- Night” or Beluria is a traditional spiritual ceremony in Garifuna culture that takes…

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  • Bundiga or Matilda Foot

    Bundiga or Matilda Foot Bundiga or Matilda Foot is a traditional Garifuna food using the usual Garifuna staple ingredients of fish, coconut, and (green) banana.  It is a very rich and filling dish. There are quite a few recipes for Bundiga to be found online.  Below is a typical Belizean recipe. Ingredients for Bundiga or Matilda…

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  • Sahou Cassava Drink

    Sahou cassava drink is usually served as a thick, warm drink.  Sometimes it is made with condensed milk or lots of sugar is added.  It is often drunk on chilly mornings to help warm you up.  As one of the staple Garifuna foods, cassava is used in many recipes. Sahou Cassava Drink Recipe Ingredients: 1…

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  • Naguya Nei (I am Moving On)

    Naguya Nei (I am Moving On) This is one of the late, great Paul Nabor’s most iconic songs and a very popular Garifuna song.  It is an example of the paranda style of Garifuna music.  Ronald Raymond McDonald of Warasa used to regularly play this song and others with Nabor and his father’s family group,…

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