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Uitvlugt #2 Scheme CDC hosts Emancipation Day activities

Jul 24, 2015 Sports

As the members of the African Cultural Development Association (ACDA) gear up for their Emancipation celebrations slated for August 1, the Uitvlugt #2 Scheme Community Development Committee is currently putting the modalities in place for similar celebrations in their community.
Activities get underway on Friday July 31 with a Candle Light Parade starting at the Liberty Square (Four Corners) followed by a Libation Ceremony before culminating with the flag raising ceremony.
Activities continue on Emancipation Day with a marathon run that commences at 04:00hrs. Athletes will convene at Sophia, Georgetown, and proceed to Liberty Square, Uitvlugt for the finish. Veteran marathon runner, Carlton Stephenson, a former resident of Uitvlugt now residing in Sophia, will spearhead this activity.
Shortly after the culmination of this event residents will convene for a fun day from 10:00hrs also at the Liberty Square.
There will be several novelty events like tug-o-war, dominoes and needle and thread. Organizers have also planned several sports events including football dominoes and fishing competitions. In keeping with the spirit of the occasion there will be traditional African dishes on sale.
Activities will conclude with a cultural programme and art and craft exhibition at 15:00hrs. At this event villagers will showcase their talent and cultural skills while African dishes will be on sale.
Further, six of the village’s oldest residents (3 males and a similar number of females) will receive special gifts.

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