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Guyana’s strength lies in its multicultural history

May 04, 2010 News

President Bharrat Jagdeo emphasised that it is recognised that Guyana is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural country and that all people have contributed equally to its development. His comments came at the Mela of the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC), at the National Park on Sunday.
“The Indian culture that was brought by our ancestors does not belong only to Indian people; it belongs to all of Guyana, and to all the races.”
The President congratulated the IAC for organising the annual event that brings together people of all races to celebrate the Indians’ contribution to Guyana’s culture, which is composed of the contributions and efforts of all persons who toiled in service to build a strong Guyana.
He noted that the Indian ancestry worked side by side with other races to build this country.
Therefore, the celebration of Indian culture does not demean other races or ethnicity in Guyana.
He emphasised that “Indian culture belongs to all races in Guyana and so in its celebration, all of the races should be involved.”
Recognising that Guyana is a beautiful country, the President encouraged all to “see our diversity as our strength. Guyanese have an opportunity to show how people who work together in a multi-cultural society can excel and progress. We are enriched without knowing it.”
He said that promoting the recognition and celebration of the various cultures that exist in Guyana, will further contribute to creating a dynamic, harmonious society, with development permeating the entire country, since Guyana will only reach its maximum potential if everyone is a part of the uplift process.
He urged that special emphasis be placed on ensuring that children understand, conceptually, the importance of culture in forming a strong foundation and noted that strength, resilience and an inclination for hard work were the qualities that Guyana’s Indian fore-parents possessed which helped to overcome the pressure of colonial domination.
He stated that “these are the lessons of our ancestors. We are all involved, and good, sound policies will move the country forward and all Guyanese have equal rights.”

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