About the Garifuna People
The Garifuna (also known as Garinagu) are an Afro-Indigenous people with a rich cultural heritage spanning the Caribbean coast of Central America. Descendants of West African, Central African, Island Carib, and Arawak peoples, the Garifuna have preserved their unique identity through centuries of resilience, migration, and cultural pride.
Cultural Highlights
Garifuna Settlement Day: November 19th
Population Settlements: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Garifuna Diaspora in U.S.: New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Miami
Heritage: Descendants of Africa, Arawak, Carib, and Afro-Caribbean people
Language: Garifuna
Traditional Music/Dance: Punta, Paranda, Wanaragua, Jonkunnu
Cultural Food: Hudutu (Machuca), Cassava Bread (Ereba), Bundiga, Darasa, Gifiti
Flag Colors: Yellow (sun/hope), White (peace), Black (African heritage)
Celebrate and honor Garifuna heritage with our collection of culturally inspired apparel, accessories, and gifts. Each piece tells the story of a resilient people who have kept their language, traditions, and pride alive for generations.
