CARIFESTA a critical tool of regional integration
CARICOM Assistant Secretary General with responsibility for foreign and community relations ambassador Colin Granderson said, CARIFESTA is a critical tool of the integration process as it promotes greater awareness of the many sides of the region’s heritage.
According to a release, Ambassador Granderson who was addressing the Launch of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) last […]
Carifesta X—full speed ahead
WITH LAST Wednesday evening’s spectacular official launch at Cenotaph Square of arrangements for Guyana’s hosting of the 10th Carifesta, all systems are now in readiness to push ahead for what promises to be a most exciting and rewarding “homecoming” for this premier regional cultural event, first inaugurated in this nation 36 years ago.
The politicking of […]
Shame on those who would scuttle Carifesta
I am writing to extend congratulation to my beautiful country as the coming host of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta X) in August. As an American-based Guyanese, I am proud to see my country in the ‘spotlight’ not only in the Caribbean but my immediate environment here in Florida .
Everyone is enthusiastic about […]
Carifesta launch refreshing
IT was refreshing to see Guyana showcased at the launching of Carifesta X. I have no doubt that come August, Guyana will put on one of the biggest cultural spectacles to hit the Region.
These activities do well for a nation. It builds unity, pride and respect. This festival is being held at a time when […]
Carifesta a wonderful celebration indeed
WHILST growing up my dad would tell me about the best celebration that has ever taken place in Guyana. He made this event seemed like a dream, where everything was spectacular.
He told of how Festival City was transformed and came alive with artistes, people from all different walks of life, from various countries and amazing […]
Spectacular launching of Carifesta
THE launching of Carifesta was quite spectacular! It was a refreshing event to attend and I must say the atmosphere was electric. I was so impressed with our local performers and our beautiful children that I, myself shone with pride.
The visitors also gave a performance to be remembered. It felt wonderful to be in that […]
Let’s invoke patriotism
THEY threatened that they would make Carifesta unmanageable if their demands are not met, but the behaviour of a few in front of the Bank of Guyana was totally ridiculous and in poor taste. Thank god the officials who were present did not pay heed to them and the huge crowd was able to […]
Cabinet deems Opposition’s move to distrupt CARIFESTA unpatriotic
‘What next?’ – Dr. Luncheon asks
RESPONDING to questions by the media yesterday about the Opposition parties staging a protest during the launch of CARIFESTA X Wednesday evening and main Opposition Leader Robert Corbin’s vow to make the occasion ‘unmanageable’, Head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon described the move as ‘very […]
Trinidad coming with newly invented pan instruments to Carifesta X
- Guyana to showcase 100-piece steel orchestra
TRINIDAD and Tobago, which is home to the famous steel pan, intends to amaze the Carifesta X audience during the August festival in Guyana by showcasing some of its newest pan instruments.
The twin island Republic will be represented by a 300-member troupe.
Among this group will be a 40-member team […]
CARIFESTA launched with limbo and masquerade and other things Caribbean
- President pledges ‘safe and secure’ event
THE steel band encapsulated Guyanese music, ranging from the folk song “Jane Engage” to that Chutney tune “Guyanese Baboo.” A Trinidadian limbo dancer set the stage on fire. And African maroon and Javanese dancers from Suriname mesmerized with a fusion of their music, dance and martial arts.
Then President Bharrat […]
