International Costa Maya Festival 2014

Belize is known as the heartland of the Maya civilization for its abundant of ancient Maya temples and impressive sculpted artifacts and the International Costa Maya Festival 2014 is just that.  The history of the Maya has long been a mesmerizing mystery that continues to be present today. In honor of the heritage, Ambergris Caye has dedicated an entire festival to celebrating just this, in it’s International Costa Maya Festival 2014.

International Costa Maya Festival 2014|Highlights

Each year in the month of August, Belize is proud to host “La Reina De La Costa Maya Pageant”. The pageant is part of a three-day celebration embracing the culture, art, and history of the 5 Mundo Maya countries in Central America: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico; in addition to the neighboring Central American countries, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. A representative from each country compete to be crowned “Reina De La Costa Maya”. Each contestant is given the opportunity to exhibit their talent and display their country’s cultural heritage. The colors, music, art, dance, and clothing presented on this day are simply fascinating, detailing the unity and goodwill present between the Mundo Maya countries.

  • On Thursday, August 7th the island prepares to welcome its neighboring countries’ beautiful delegates. The festival commences with “La Reina De La Costa Maya Pageant” where delegates will display their cultural costumes, swimwear, and evening gowns.

Embrace the diverse cultures of the Mundo Maya with folklore, ballet, and modern dance performance.

  • On Friday, August 8th the weekend party is official with the Island Party-Night: performances from Central America and Mexico, “Ballet Folklorico” (Folklore Ballet) from Quintana Roo, Mexico and Belize’s own Garifuna Collective.
  • On Saturday, August 9th the party continues with talents from around the Mundo Maya countries: Belize Dance Company – Street Dance and Grupo de Danza Internacional from El Salvador. The musical fusion culminates with renowned singers: Cecy Garrido from Guatemala followed by Industria Del Amor.

International Costa Maya Festival 2014, celebrating the good will and unity found between the Mundo Maya countries! Don’t forget to make time for great adventures while in Ambergris Caye.

Find out more about the International Costa Maya Festival 2014 contact us toll-free at 1-800-247-5159.

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