By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations, through its Diaspora Relations Unit and in collaboration with the Embassy of Belize in Taiwan, hosted a gathering for Belizeans living in Taiwan on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event, titled “An Evening with the Diaspora,” was held at the Eslite Hotel in Taipei.
The gathering brought together members of the Belizean diaspora, representatives of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, former ambassadors, and other partners and friends of Belize.
It provided an opportunity for Belizeans abroad to connect with government officials, receive updates on national initiatives, and explore opportunities for engagement and investment in Belize.
Belize’s Ambassador to Taiwan, Katherine Vanessa Meighan, delivered the welcome remarks, while Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations, Anthony Mahler, delivered the keynote address.
Minister of State for Youth and Sports Devin Daly and Minister of Human Development, Family Support and Gender Affairs Thea Garcia Ramirez also addressed those in attendance.
The evening featured cultural performances celebrating the friendship between Belize and Taiwan. Guests were welcomed with a steelpan performance by the Formosa Pandaz Steelpan Performance Group, followed by an opening performance from Isabel “Izzy” Morales.
The Violet Performance Group and Formosa Pandaz also entertained guests with performances highlighting Belizean and Taiwanese cultural heritage. The national anthems of both countries were also performed.
The ministry said the reception reaffirmed the Government of Belize’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with Belizeans living abroad and recognizing the diaspora’s role in national development.
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By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations, through its Diaspora Relations Unit and in collaboration with the Embassy of Belize in Taiwan, hosted a gathering for Belizeans living in Taiwan on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event, titled “An Evening with the Diaspora,” was held at the Eslite Hotel in
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