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Activity Punta Gorda, Belize

Half-day Garifuna drumming, dancing and cultural meal experience

3 hours Private tour
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Half-day Garifuna drumming, dancing and cultural meal experience

About this activity

Spend the morning or afternoon delving into the history, people, music & food of the Garifuna culture on this half day tour. Meet your guide at Warasa Garifuna Drum School in Punta Gorda and step inside our open-air thatched palapa and learn about enjoy a one-hour drumming lesson. Learn about Garifuna drums and history and how to play up to 6 rhythms on the segunda drum. Play with your host, who will play the faster-paced primero drum while singing traditional songs. Afterwards, enjoy a group dancing lesson and about the different dance moves that accompany the rhythms you just learned to play. Next enjoy a 30 minute professional performance by your host and his talented, welcoming family group.

Finally, sit back & savor a traditional Garifuna lunch of hudut - fresh fish fillet sautéed in handmade coconut milk and lightly seasoned with cilantro and other herbs, served with mashed plantain. Vegetarian/vegan variation can be provided! Naturally gluten and lactose free.

Dance Lessons DSA non-compliant Zombie Zombie Slice Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Warasa Garifuna Drum School

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Drums
  • Included: Cultural meal

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Souvenirs

Itinerary

Spend the morning or afternoon delving into the history, people, music & food of the Garifuna culture on this half day tour. Meet your guide at Warasa Garifuna Drum School in Punta Gorda and step inside our open-air thatched palapa and learn about enjoy a one-hour drumming lesson. Learn about Garifuna drums and history and how to play up to 6 rhythms on the segunda drum. Play with your host, who will play the faster-paced primero drum while singing traditional songs. Afterwards, enjoy a group dancing lesson and about the different dance moves that accompany the rhythms you just learned to play. Finally, enjoy a 30 minute professional performance by your host and his talented, welcoming family group.

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Half-day Garifuna drumming, dancing and cultural meal experience

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