N/A church hosts grand Tea Party

Jul 10, 2011 News

It is not every day that you hear that a tea party will be held down the road. The event seems to have disappeared from the social calendars of many groups and organizations.
When it is held, though, you can be assured that it needed all the hard work and effort that is put into any social gathering.
Guyanese love to attend social events. Whether it is to meet friends and family, have something to eat, relax or just enjoy an afternoon away from the usual ‘stuff’. The socialites among us relish attending events like concerts and tea parties. Did I say ‘tea’? Who drinks tea anymore, right? Tea has become a morning ritual for many and that is it, no more tea for the rest of the day.
Not many people might be aware that tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and had its origins in the Chinese culture nearly 3,000 years ago. Then its popularity spread across the world.
Recently, the Roman Catholic Church in New Amsterdam hosted not just a tea party but a community gathering as well. We seem to have lost the old time tradition whereby the community used to gather in large numbers at nights under a tree and with moonlight to listen and tell stories.
The parish, for the second time around, hosted a Grand Tea Party and Community Gathering on the lawns of the Catholic complex at Pope Street.
As usual, the area was transformed into a colourful sea of people who wore all kinds of dazzling coloured clothing, ladies elegantly dressed, and children who were just happy to be away from home in a relaxing atmosphere.
Tea was served from 2:30pm- 5:00pm. Families and friends just sat back and relaxed, enjoying the cool breezy atmosphere and soft music of yesteryear. The crowd was also entertained by a young- adult youth group which sang songs, recited poems and acted a few skits.
Tea was served in the traditional Chinaware. People also had a choice between tea and iced tea. A plate consisting of bite-sized pastries and a variety of sweet and savoury items were also served along with tea; real value for money as one person at the event said.
It is a truly classy and signature event that many persons have looked forward to for the past three years of its existence.
The first year was a grand success. Former Deputy Mayor of New Amsterdam, the late Hyacinth James had declared that tea party in 2009 opened.
Last year, the Guyana Police Force Steel Band serenaded the party- goers with nice tunes. There was also a vintage tea- set display with old tea ware from years gone by.
This year, there was an Easter Hat display, since the event was held during the Easter cycle in the Church’s calendar year. Several colourful and creative hats were on sale, and they sold out very quickly.

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