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Belize Caye Fest:
Coming Back Bigger & Better In 2011
Belize Caye Fest brought prominence to the Los Angeles Belizean Community in the 80’s and 90’s, exposing Belizean musical talent, and presented Belize’s cultural, economic and social productions.
The Caye Fest had been the only real Belizean diplomacy in the Diaspora then, communicating Belize’s cultural values, musical richness, its strategic geographical location in the world, and its multi-cultural heritage. It bridged the gap between Belizeans at home and abroad, and brought Los Angeles Americans to view the largest Belizean community in the United States. Reminisced by many Belizeans as to when it will return, the Fest plans to come back even bigger and better this year.
“After considering promoting the festival again this year and networking with two other Belizean promoters here in L.A.,” said Patrick Barrow of Da-Yabra Productions and one of the early pioneers of Caye Fest. “We agreed to bring it back on another level this year since it’s been 10 years that it hasn’t been done.”
This year’s festival will showcase Belizean artists from the old and the new. From Super G to bredda “DAVID” OBI, right on down to Bella Carib and Ras Indio. From Danki Man to Michael Wagner all the way to Harrington Trapp. Some of the new artists that will appear for the first time include Nicole Kimbrough, a bright young female vocalist who is the granddaughter of the legendary Mr. Peters, the Punta sensation Garif, and the one and only Captain Roby. Also making first time appearances are Brad Pattico and his traditional Belizean folk songs, the rising Belizean reggae vocal sensation Eljai. Other Belizean artists like Georgette Lambey, and the sensational band Caribbean Dynamics, will also make appearances on the two-day summer festival that should bring out an enthusiastic audience who has been waiting for its return.
Since this year’s festival comes on the eve of the popular 4th, of July holiday in the United States, and commemorating American Independence Day, Los Angeles Belizeans will have a treat to their own cultural corner, expressing their connection to their adopted home. This kind of cross-cultural pollination is one of the main objectives of the producers of the Caye Fest, who wants it to bring as many Belizean and American cultural institutions together. There will also be an added attractions “Children’s Fair” area special event for the children ‘Face Art Painting’ and entertainment hosted by the Global Beat, since it’s the tradition of the festival to educate Belizean-American children about Belizean culture.
“The Caye Fest is where you will see a melting pot of cultures in Los Angeles come together,” said Clarence Cattouse of Ras Khatuce Promotions, also one of the producers of the festival, and who has hosted it on several occasions. “It also brings Belizeans from New York, Chicago, Miami, L.A. and Belize together.”
This year the producers plan to attract as many Belizean businesses, government, products and media from Belize. The festival committee wants to continue present the positive and productive aspects of Belize that many people have not experience to continue to challenge Belizeans at home and abroad to present the best side of Belize.
“We want to send a special invitation to all Belizeans in Belize, the U.S. and around the world,” said David Arana of ER Entertainment and another one of the producers of the Caye Fest this year. “Come on down to the Belize Caye Fest this year.”
Updates of the Caye Fest 2011 events can be viewed at www.belizecayefest.com. Belizean businesses, institutions, and cultural organizations that wish to participate in this year’s festival can contact the festival at cayefest@yahoo.com. This year’s festival is the production of the "Belize Caye Fest presents" that includes its producers Da Yabra Productions, ER Entertainment, and Ras Khatuce Productions
A WARM BELIZEAN WELCOME AWAITS YOU!
Coming back on July 2 and July 3 of this year, at the Hollywood Park and Casino in Inglewood, California, is the Belize Caye Fest. The Belizean musical and cultural festival that began in 1988 showcasing popular Belizean artists like Anthony Richards, Mr. Peters Boom & Chime, Elihue Flowers, Babylon Warriors, Andy Palacio, and Lord Rhaburn, became one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Los Angeles. A Belizean-American production.
CAYE FEST IN BELIZE AND LOS ANGELES
LOVE TV (May 10, 2011) IN BELIZE GUEST: PATRICK BARROW
BELIZE CAYE FEST 2011
Sponsored by:
LIVE BROADCAST TO BELIZE
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Belize Cayefest Jump-Up
July 3rd, 2pm-10pm
featuring
SUMMER FEST DANCE
July 2nd, 8pm-2am
FEATURING
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Punta
"suk mi ti ti"
Punta
Belize folklore
"ping wing juk mi"
Soca
Reggae
"Belizean Dream"
MC's: *Fred Dixon
*Ras Khatuce
from Belize: Special appearance of
Radio Host:
*Brian Mossiah
Comedian:
*DILLON JONES
MC's: *PELE ELLIS *BRIAN MOSSIAH *MISTATWIN
Reggae
"The Leaders"
Soca
Kids-n-Kulture
CAYE FEST jump-up
2pm - 10pm
JULY 3, 2011
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HOLLYWOOD
PARK CASINO
3833 W. CENTURY BLVD.
INGLEWOOD, CA.
SUMMER FEST
DANCE
8pm - 2am
JULY 2, 2011
Dillon
Jones
Elegant Flair Dancers
Belize Caye Fest (2-days) JULY 2nd - 3rd, 2011
Summer Fest Dance 2011
Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood CA.
July 2nd. 8pm-2am
SUPA G - CAPTAIN ROBY - DANKI MAN - CARIBBEAN DYNAMICS
Special Guest comedian: DILLON JONES
dj: LENNY
MCs: FRED DIXON - BRIAN MOSSIAH - RAS KHATUCE
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Belize Caye Fest 2011
Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood CA.
July 3rd. 2pm-10pm
bredda “DAVID” Obi - Captain Roby - Eljai - Garif - Harrington Trapp
Bella Carib - Georgette Lambey - Nicole Kinbrough - Danki Man
Brad Pattico - Michael Wagner & Daddy C - Ras Indio - P-IC from Chicago
Bootsy Rankin - Lady G - Desho Bronson - White Hots
Caribbean Dynamic - Cross Culture Band
Special Guest comedian: DILLON JONES
dj: NIGEL / MARCUS B
Culture Dance by: Kids-n-Kulture / Elegant Flair Dancers
MCs: BRIAN MOSSIAH - MISTATWIN - PELE ELLIS - RAS KHATUCE
Belize Caye Fest @ Jackie Robinson Stadium
PM @ Belize Caye Fest @ West Los Angeles College
Belize Caye Fest @ Birds Isle in Belize
Belize Caye Fest @ Jackie Robinson Stadium
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BELIZE CAYE FEST 2011
Sponsored by:
LIVE BROADCAST TO BELIZE
CAYE FEST - TIMELINE
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