Latest update November 27th, 2024 12:07 AM
Trans Guyana Airways takes Santa to Kamarang village
Yesterday began ‘to look a lot like Christmas’ in the small Amerindian community of Kamarang, Region Seven, as every child there had the once in a lifetime opportunity to chat with old St. Nicholas himself.
‘Once in a lifetime’ because while children on the Coastland are treated to seeing and even interacting with this enchanting character from the North Pole almost every year, many of those living in Kamarang and other remote areas have only heard of Santa Claus.
So this year, the Correia Group of Companies, via its Trans Guyana Airways arm, transported a quantity of goodie bags to the village, where Pilot- Connor Allen acted as Santa Claus, spreading the ultimate Christmas cheer.
As the Trans Guyana aircraft landed at Kamarang sometime after midday yesterday, a large number of the residents, mainly ecstatic kids, gathered at a nearby shop to get glimpses of Santa Claus and his elves.
Some of the children take the opportunity to pose with Santa.
Christmas carols were sung and the face of every child was beaming with joy. They got to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him all about their Christmas wishes. Questionably, every child living in Kamarang guaranteed Mr. Claus that they have not been naughty at all this year, and therefore deserve to get a gift.
Close to 300 nursery and primary school students benefitted from the hampers which consisted of toys, sweets and much needed school supplies. While some of the children stayed and stared in amazement at the man dressed in red and white, others were eager to open their packages, and raced home after collecting their goodies.
Parents expressed gratitude for the items which they say will go a far way in sparking the Christmas mood of the children.
One parent named ‘Selma’ told Kaieteur News that since the cost of living has risen in the Region, the items, especially the school supplies, will go a far way in assisting parents.
“We would not have to buy everything for our children’s school next term, so we are very thankful to them for this gesture,” the parent added.
In speaking with Kaieteur News, the excited children promised they would care their items, since it was given to them by Santa Claus.
One primary school student told this newspaper that he hasn’t seen his father in a while, and he is hoping that Santa Claus would bring him home for Christmas, but if Santa is not able to do so, the gift bag will do.
Meanwhile, Captain Andre Farinha told Kaieteur News that while children in orphanages and homes in and around the city are catered for, the less fortunate children in far-flung areas are somewhat forgotten.
He noted however that Trans Guyana Airways, and by extension, the Correia Group of Companies will make the visit to Kamarang an annual one, so as to ensure that children in that particular area are catered for.
Kamarang is home to approximately 500 persons, 250 of whom are children below the age of 11.
(Rehana Ashley Ahamad).
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