About This Tour
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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Half-day Garifuna drumming, dancing and cultural meal experience
This 3-hour experience with Warasa Garifuna Drum School offers an immersive introduction to Garifuna culture. You'll participate in drumming and dancing sessions, followed by a traditional meal, providing hands-on engagement with local traditions.
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Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by Warasa Garifuna Drum School.
What's included?
This tour includes Drums and Cultural meal. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 3 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
Can I cancel this tour?
If weather conditions are unsafe, the tour may be canceled by the operator. In such cases, you'll be offered a refund or reschedule.
What to expect on this tour?
This tour experience lasts approximately 3 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Drums and more.
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