A sub genre of dancehall that focuses on, and glorifies crime and illegal activity.

The most common chinese food resturaunt in Belize.

Rich dark cakes popular around Christmas. A primary ingredients is dried fruit that has been steeped or soaked in rum or wine for long periods of time (sometimes years). The dried fruit is usually some combination of raisins, prunes, cherries, and candied fruit peel. The cakes get their dark colour from [w=brownin]browning[/w] or burnt sugar.

The leaves and tree of Pimenta racemosa, Myrtaceae - The West Indian Bay tree, used culinarily and to produce the cologne called bay rum.

A large outdoor fair held on Christmas morning when traditional business are closed. At this fair, vendors sell a wide variety of items including toys, while street performers entertain the attendees.

Strong seasonal winds that occur during the months of December and January

Chayote. Edible pear shaped green vegetable of the squash family. The vegetable bears on vines and comes in smooth skinned and prickly skinned varieties. It is typically eaten boiled or in soups.

A sharp pushing blow made to the face or upper body using one or both open hands.

The Striated Heron, adults have a blue-grey back and wings, white underparts, a black cap and short yellow legs. Juveniles are browner above and streaked below.

A wood burning outdoor stove constructed from dirt.

A round fruit about the size of a tennis ball. It has a glossy leathery skin that is either green, purple, or some combination of the two colours. Inside is a purple and white milky flesh that exhibits a distinct star pattern. The fruit is sweet and eaten raw

A traditional dance form usually performed solo by Garifuna women.

To suck ones teeth in disgust or in a sign of disrespect

A sucking noise made with the tongue pressed against the teeth used to express annoyance, frustration, or contempt.

The evil spirit of a woman who died during childbirth

A type of sweet and spicy condiment that is used like salsa. They often contain significant amounts of fresh green chili peppers. Other main ingredients can be any of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Most vegetable chutneys are prepared cold in a blender, while many fruit chutneys require cooking.

A form of music indigenous to the southern Caribbean which derives elements from soca and Indian Film songs. The music was created by Indo-Caribbeans who were transported to the West Indies as indentured servants and later immigrants, during the 19th century. The chutney artist writes lyrics in either Hindi, Bhojpouri or English and then lays it on top of beats that come from soca and Hindi film songs.

One who is possessed by a loa (spirit) during a Vodou ritual.

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

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