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‘Flame and the Ribbon’ highlights risky behaviour
Candles burn outside the National Cultural Centre in remembrance of those who died of AIDS
The Flame and the Ribbon, a dramatic presentation by Artistes in Direct Support, was staged for the eighth consecutive year Monday evening, under the direction of Desiree Edghill.
The performance coincides annually with World AIDS Day.
This year, the theme chosen was ‘Where they lead, we will follow.” The play centered on the involvement of older men, some married, who lure young girls into risky sexual activity and behaviour.
“In this play, I tried to give young people the opportunity to look at such behaviour with the hope that they understand that they could be put at risk.
“I also tried to make them understand that they could make choices that would have better consequences,” Edghill stated.
The play brought out the fact that parents have a role to play, whether it be that they set good examples for their children, or help them to make wise choices and providing the guidance that is necessary to help them be the leaders of tomorrow.
The National Cultural Centre was packed to capacity, and there was a lot to laugh about in the dramatisation, but Edghill would be hoping that her message came across – the message that behaviour change is not easy to achieve, but it is never too late to change for the good.
Outside the National Cultural Centre, many lit candles in memory of those who died of HIV/AIDS in Guyana.
Some 500 new infections of HIV are recorded in Guyana every year, with the most vulnerable group being young people.
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