–to cause parents, teachers and pupils to interact informally
HUNDREDS of parents took time out from their respective busy schedules last Friday to facilitate a kite-flying activity hosted by various schools in the National Park.It has become somewhat of a norm for pre-schools, nursery and primary schools to have an annual kite-flying picnic in which the parents, children and teachers get an opportunity to socialise and develop a better understanding of each other.

A few parents who spoke with this newspaper related that it was difficult to make the time because of the exigencies of work, but the opportunity to see how the children are happy at being in the outdoors and just running and playing gave them great joy.

The parents commended the schools’ initiative to have the picnic, so as to give them a chance to socialise with each other and get to know the teachers and parents of their children’s friends.

Kite-flying is not unique to Guyana, and the activity is enjoyed by all ethnic and religious groups generally. The appearance of kites in the sky is a general indication of the onset of Easter. It culminates with the massive kite-flying festivity on Easter Monday.

In Guyana, Easter is a very joyful period. The Easter weekend offers an opportunity for families to come together and spend quality time in each other’s company; enjoying the traditional outdoor activities, such as kite-flying, rodeos, regattas, and picnics.
By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally