HISTORY OF CACHE

On January 1999, CHAB entered a period of transition in which it sought to organise the artists in the area along the structures of a formal entity referred to as the Community of Artists – Benque Viejo. The decision arose upon the move of the Government of Belize to establish Houses of Culture throughout the country.

On January 15, 2000, the Community of Artists merged to establish the Community of Artists for Cultural & Historical Endeavours (CACHE). CACHE has been registered in Belize as a not for profit, non-governmental organization. This group has become the support organisation for the House of Culture of Benque Viejo del Carmen. To this effect, it has incorporated the objectives of its parent entities to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and history of the western communities in Belize through artistic expressions.

OUR MOTTO

Promoting beauty and goodness through art and culture; Building on the past to transform the future; Integrating generations for a new civilization.

OUR VISION

To be a highly motivated capable and sustainable organization recognized for increasing knowledge and awareness of local history and culture and for contributing to a vibrant and enriched cultural life in Benque and surrounding areas.