Belize Celebrates Emancipation Day with Reflective Ceremonies
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- August 2, 2024
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Emancipation Day, a National celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, occurred on August 1. The public and bank holiday was marked with reflective ceremonies both in Belize City and Belmopan and honored with the vibrant cultural festival called “Eboe Town”. Jaleeza Roberts reports.