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Essequibo stages emancipation libation

Aug 02, 2015 News

The much anticipated libation and candlelight vigil observed Friday night by members of the African Cultural Association were greeted by a number of Essequibians who converged at the Anna Regina car park to witness performances of interpretative African drumming, singing and dances.
Founder and President of ACEA, Ms. Elfreda Munroe, a/k” Nana Odeka” reminded her audience that through unity the slaves were able to conquer adversity.  Munroe said that the candlelight vigil which took the form of a march from La Belle Alliance to the Anna Regina car park was a great march which she said signifies “an alliance.”
She said that many slaves went through a lot to gain their freedom and it is only fitting to honour their struggles.
Friday night saw the participation of local singer Wendell Walcott, and members of ACEA, Leary McKenzie, Desiree Charles and Beryl James.
There will also be a religious service and a cultural extravaganza along with a road race to conclude Emancipation celebrations on the Coast.
Youths from Henrietta and Dartmouth Villages also engaged in cleanup activities in observance of Emancipation celebrations.
Royston Peters chaired Friday night’s programme. (Yannason Duncan)

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