Belizean Culture

Kriol- native language spoken by everyone in Belize. Derived from a mixture of English and African words.

GET 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR SNORKELING TOUR if you recite a creole proverb and its translation/ meaning.(NOT the example given in this post.)

You can ask the locals for a creole proverb or translate one of your OWN proverb into creole.

Kriol Proverb: “Fisha man neva seh e fish stink”
English translation : A fisherman never says his fish stink.

Meaning: people rarely tell you the truth about their abilities/products or themselves.