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Thousands attend Independence anniversary celebrations

May 26, 2012 News

 

 

Thousands of Guyanese flocked the National Park last evening to witness the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the country’s independence.
The annual event produced a fusion of cultural and military performances.
An estimated 500 children were drawn from various dance schools and organisations to display the country’s past, present and future.
Before the arrival of President Donald Ramotar and his wife, Deolatchmee, the crowd was treated to one of the most interactive entertainment programmes in recent times.
Performances were by the flamboyant Charmain Blackman, who generated energy in the crowd with her cantankerous hit “Gi dem mo fi talk.”
Adrian Dutchin had the crowd singing to all of his hit tunes, including the infectious “I am a Guyanese.”
There were also performances by the finalists of GT&T’s dance competition “Feel the beat.” And there was the Nyrityageet Dance Troup just out of an annual stage presentation to perform one of the dances it presented to the nation recently.
Top calypsonians Young Bill Rogers and Teneisha DeFreitas, along with soca queen Vanilla, added to the night’s entertainment.
With the arrival of the President and First Lady, the Yoruba singers, who are celebrating their 41st anniversary, performed a medley of songs. This was followed by the Region Ten choir the winners of the National Choir competition.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony introduced the President and he gave a speech that was about 30 minutes.
That was followed by the cultural performance and a display by the Army and Police. There was no announcement of national awards.
President Ramotar then witnessed the hoisting of the National Flag at midnight.

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