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Santa Aratak prepares for Heritage Day, 150th anniversary

Sep 10, 2008 News

As Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations continue, the hive of activity will be moving to the designated village of Santa Aratak on Saturday (September 13) which is being observed as Heritage Day.
The village is located in Region Three and has a population of approximately 300 persons with logging, farming and handicraft production being the main economic activities.
Santa Aratak, a flourishing Amerindian village, is located approximately 22 miles from Georgetown.
This small, yet dynamic community covers approximately 84 square miles of forest in Region Three. Founded in 1858, this village is populated mainly by the Arawak tribe and like other communities has benefited from significant investments. These include a health centre that provides improved medical care to villagers, nursery and primary schools, a community library and a craft centre.
Not withstanding the many challenges, this Village is ideally set for further economic growth with its abundance of forests and agricultural resources.
One of the most successful ventures undertaken in the area is the production of handicrafts through which a craft centre was established by a collaborative effort by the community, Government and its partners.
This initiative now provides employment for a number of persons; particularly the women and residents are optimistic that more opportunities will be available with future expansion.
Santa Aratak with its sandy landscape surrounded by the Kamuni River and dense forest is famed for its handicraft products.
Santa Aratak was selected as Heritage Village 2008 and will have the opportunity to showcase and share with the rest of Guyana its origin, achievements, challenges and plans for the future. This activity will create the opportunity for many outsiders to visit and experience the beauty of this unique Amerindian village.
Meanwhile, the Heritage Day celebration will coincide with the village’s 150th anniversary.
Amerindian Heritage Month came about in 1995, and was so designated by the late President Dr. Cheddi Jagan. Last year Mainstay/Whyaka, in Region Two was chosen as Heritage Village.

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