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Guyana needs to emulate South Africa

Feb 22, 2014 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
Recently, the late Nelson Mandela was lauded from the left, right and centre in Guyana.  Leaders also should appreciate the greatness of Bishop Tutu as well, and recognize the courage and wisdom of this great leader. Guyanese (and other Caribbean nations) could also take note of the South African Indo-cultural strides.
In Guyana and Trinidad, the new chutney songs that emerge are just like the old ones – except for the lyrics – same (very lively) beat (to gyrate), no variety, same vulgarity, same ugliness.  In South Africa, the chutney music, though lively, has a distinct harmonium sound, accompanied equivocally by the dholak, and there is a wide variety of tempo.  It is a joy to listen and be part of the scene – unlike in Guyana and Trinidad, where low life and vulgarity is the rule rather than the exception.  (Chutney music aspirers would do well to listen to the Bhojpuri music (available on the internet) to learn about beats, tunes, rhythm, musical instruments used, etc.)
Guyana should also emulate South Africa to allow the teaching of Hindi in schools.  Considering our linguistic and cultural heritage, it is prudent to allow students to learn Hindi basics.  Our Guyanese dialect has scores of Hindi-derived words, and Indian music and culture are a distinct entity in our country.
Devanand Bhagwan

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