More......... 13. Did you know that Elejo Benni, a Garifuna leader, led the settlement in 1832 to Dangriga, Belize which celebrates their settleement on the 19th of November. 14. The meaning of the colors of the Garifuna flag: Yellow is for hope and liberation. White is for peace and freedom. Black is for Africa, death and suffering. This is a combination of 2 different definitions given by Garinagu from Honduras and Belize. 15. The meaning of the colors of the Saint Vincent & The Grenadines flag (Yurumein): Blue is for the Caribbean Sea. The green diamonds in the shape of the “V” is for Saint Vincent and the plural nature of the many islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Gold for the warmth and bright spirit of the people. Green is for the lush vegetation and the enduring vitality of the people. 16. A small group of Garinagu woodcutters lived in Punta Gorda, Belize as early as 1802 according to records. 17. One of Joseph Chatuye’s wives was a courageous woman by the name of BARUDA. 18. Did you know that Garifuna people speak an Arawak based language like theTainos of Boriken (Puerto Rico). Also, the Garifuna men speak the Carib language similar to that of the Caribs from Dominica. The Garinagu, Tainos and Caribs are cousins, who not only share language but also history ,food and many beliefs . 19. Did you know the Garifuna people were charged with high treason against the British Crown for fighting to maintain their homeland. The Garinagu who remained in St. Vincent were pardoned in 1805 but the Garifuna people that were exhiled were never pardoned. The Garinagu lost all claims to the lands that they once occupied. 20. In May 2001, the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization,proclaimed the Garifuna language,music and dance A Masterperpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. 21. The locals in Saint Vincent call the island “Hairoun” which means Land of the Bless. 22. The Los Angeles City Council declared April 12 , 2003 Garifuna Day in the City of Los Angeles. November 19th is the Garifuna Day in New York City which was signed and recognized by former Mayor David N. Dinkins in 1991.
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