Programme unveiled for Amerindian Heritage Month celebration

Aug 21, 2014 News

Under the theme “Traditional Embodiment for Amerindian Development” Amerindian Heritage Month will commence with an interfaith service at the Umana Yana, Kingston on 31st, August.
The Amerindian Affairs Ministry yesterday unveiled the calendar of events for this year’s annual Heritage Month celebrations which features a range of activities to reflect the life of Guyana’s first people. The programme will include several cultural items from the nine Amerindian tribes of Guyana and President Donald Ramotar is expected to deliver the feature address while Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai will give brief remarks.
Organizers expect in excess of 500 persons to be in attendance. Tickets will be sold at the gate and will cost $200 each.

*Activities*	*Venue*	*Date*	*Time*
Launch of Amerindian Heritage Month	Heritage Village, National Exhibition Complex	1st September	17:00hrs
Cultural Extravaganza	Heritage Village, National Exhibition Complex	2nd Sept- 6th Sept.	8:00hrs
Exhibition (Craft & Food)	Heritage Village, National Exhibition Complex	2nd Sept- 6th Sept.	10:00hrs Daily
Celebrating the Life of Stephen Campbell	Umana Yana,` Kingston	10th September	10:00 – 15:00 hrs
Amerindian Heritage Village Celebration	Karrau Village, Region Seven	13th September	10:00hrs
Educational Tour for students of Waikerebi, Asakata, Warapoka & Santa Cruz		15th September
Amerindian Heritage Dinner & Prize Giving Ceremony	Georgetown Club	26th September	19:00hrs
Sports/ Games & Family Fun Day	Everest Cricket Club Ground	20th September & 21st September	9:00 hrs Daily

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