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Punta Gorda

Half-day Garifuna drumming, dancing and cultural meal experience

Punta Gorda from Warasa Garifuna Drum School
  • Duration3 hours
  • Max Travelers8 people
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Dance Lessons

Overview

Spend the morning or afternoon delving into the history, people, music & food of the Garifuna culture on this half day tour. Meet your guide at Warasa Garifuna Drum School in Punta Gorda and step inside our open-air thatched palapa and learn about enjoy a one-hour drumming lesson. Learn about Garifuna drums and history and how to play up to 6 rhythms on the segunda drum. Play with your host, who will play the faster-paced primero drum while singing traditional songs. Afterwards, enjoy a group dancing lesson and about the different dance moves that accompany the rhythms you just learned to play. Next enjoy a 30 minute professional performance by your host and his talented, welcoming family group.

Finally, sit back & savor a traditional Garifuna lunch of hudut – fresh fish fillet sautéed in handmade coconut milk and lightly seasoned with cilantro and other herbs, served with mashed plantain. Vegetarian/vegan variation can be provided! Naturally gluten and lactose free.

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What's included

  • Drums

  • Cultural meal

What's Not included

  • Gratuities

  • Souvenirs

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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