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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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…