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The Arrival
After the Garinagu (plural for Garifuna) were defeated by the British in 1797 – the were deported to the coast of Roatan, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize in Central America.
There is no records of who was or were the first Garifuna person(s) to reach the southern coast of Belize. History records that by the year 1802 some 150 Garinagu were already living on the Southern Coast of Belize. On the 19th days of November 1823, a large number of Garinagu (plural for Garifuna) led by Elejio Beni, migrated to British Honduras, which is now called Belize.
Because of Thomas Vincent Ramos, the 19th day of November, if being celebrated each year in Belize. It’s a holiday for all.
- This painting is done with acrylic on canvas
- Size: 48 x 36
Original Painting
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About Isiah Nicholas
 Art + Culture + Ideas = Isiah Nicholas. Isiah is the son of Benjamin Nicholas. Benjamin, is one of Belize’s leading artist. He is the chronicler of the history and culture of the Garifuna Indians.
The Garinagu (plural for Garifuna) are the descendants of male African slaves and Carib Indians women, who were defeated by the British in March of 1797. They were then deported to the coast of Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize in Central America.
Isiah, was born, on the 30th day of July, in the beautiful country of Belize. He has been painting and drawing from since primary school days.
At the age of eight, Isiah did his first painting on canvas in oil. This painting was sold to an Art collector from Minnesota.
Both, Isiah, and his dad paintings, depict the history and the daily life and culture of the Garifuna people, from fishing and farming to healing ceremonies and mourning rites. He Nicholas painting reputation has steadily grown in Belize and abroad, and has received many awards.
Today, both Isiah and his dad paintings are all over the world, in homes, banks, offices, museums, etc.
High ranking officials, who visit Belize, such as the Queen of England, the Pope and Presidents are given a Nicholas painting by either the Prime Minister of Belize of the Ministers.
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