I am a Guyanese of African descent, and have lived in Guyana all my life. Something struck me at this year’s Phagwah celebrations which I must share with my fellow Guyanese.Never before have I seen so many of my African brothers celebrate this Hindu festival, side by side with the Indian brothers. I myself was caught in the colourful celebration.

I want to call on all Guyanese not to wait on religious festivities before we come together. We must continue living together as one people with one Nation and One Destiny. We must not entertain those who only want to divide the people of this wonderful country on racial grounds.

I am sure about one thing, and that is if our political leaders cannot bring the people together (and it looks very much so), then our church leaders should play a more active role to achieve this goal.
Ivan Roach