Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Art Fiesta for the Benque HoC's 12th anniversary was this weekend.  The Institute for Social and Cultural Research got some good pictures. 

The Rompe Rajas Band was there in the evening to provide entertainment.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=673126362710974

"Benque House of Culture (NICH) celebrated their Duodecennial Anniversary with an Art Fiesta and Latin Musical Concert this past Saturday.  Various artisans showcasde their work and products.  Various musical performances included the Benque Viejo Marching, the Benque Marimba Academy, Caracol Group and Rompe Rajas Band.  Here are a few shots!  Institute of Archaeology (NICH) Belize"

Today's Music in the Park at the Cayo Welcome Center will feature the Rompe Rajas Band and the Laru Beya Boys.  It's starting now.  Last week's concert was the World Culture Band, and it was phenomenal!  Thanks, Fuego Bar and Grill!

"FUEGO's SATURDAY features LIVE Music in the Park. From 11 am .... Laru Beya Boys and Rompe Rajas."

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The Benque House of Culture is having an Art Fiesta for their duodecennial anniversary tomorrow.  The Rompe Rajas Band will be there, and of course, the Benque Marimba Academy will be playing.  They'll have plenty of art and informational booths too, along with the Benque Marching Band.  The festivities start at 2:00pm in Centennial park.  The Mopan Polyclinic will be administering free tetanus shots.  Happy anniversary to the Benque House of Culture.

Life in Benque pictures.  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.230188757137188.1073741832.178792402276824

Happy Independence Eve!  There's a lot going on in Cayo this weekend.  Parades, music, dinner specials, motorcades, and fireworks.  The special September Celebration edition of Music in the Park was spectacular.  A big thanks to the BTB and Fuego Bar and Grill for making this happen!  Have a great holiday weekend!

In related news, Fuego is having their Music in the Park tonight, and the Jade Band will be playing.

"There was a lot happening at the Cayo Welcome Center Saturday.  The Belize Tourism Board set up a great little display, and they gave out prizes and some food during the day.  The World Culture Band teamed up with Emmanuel Mangar again at night.  Rompe Rajas also played a few sets."