Latest update March 31st, 2025 5:30 PM
Latest News
- Bandits cut through roof to rob WBD Supermarket
- Court Orders “Critic” to pay the Mohameds $52M
- ExxonM and CNOOC sticking to 11B barrels figure in Stabroek Block, but Hess says estimate higher
- Deadly Israeli strikes mar Gaza Eid celebrations
- Govt. to roll out automated speed ticketing system next week
7,000 participate in GT&T’s Colour Fest
The National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara came alive on Sunday with a kaleidoscope at the GT&T sponsored and organised National ColorFest.
The event formed part of the celebration of the Hindu Festival, Holi.
The colour fest, the first ever such organised in Guyana, attracted over 7000 persons reflecting Guyana’s diverse ethnic and religious population.
Themed Blue Powder, blue was the dominant colour as the participants made lavish use of the powder distributed by the company.
The National Stadium audience was entertained by Chutney Queen Fiona Singh, Shakti Strings Orchestra, Yakesh Yankarran, Kings Tassa group and several other talented groups.
Another first was the National Chowtal Competition which attracted several groups.
The group, Indus Voices, won the $300,000 first prize. The second and third place groups received $150,000 and G$50,000 respectively.
More than $600,000 was given away for talent and creative themes.
A special prize was given to the most “blue” person – and this segment was voted for by the massive crowd’s applause.
The company, as part of its planned programme for its 20th anniversary, recently organised events in observance of the major religious holidays in Guyana.
Numerous persons applauded the Company for its vision and foresight in holding the National ColorFest and called upon it to continue doing so.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Choosing between bad and worse
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- I’ve always had an aversion to elections, which I suppose is natural for someone who... more
The U.S. “Joining” the Commonwealth: an unreasonable expectation
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News- Recent media stories have suggested that King Charles III could “invite” the United... more
Weekend Cartoon
