AS the curtain came down on the First Lady’s Foundation Christmas parties, some 2,330 children were feted with presents and goodies.

First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar first visit was to Black Bush Polder in Region 6 where she visited Yakusari Primary, Jonna Primary, Mibikuri Primary and Lesbeholden Primary distributing gifts and snacks to some 600 boys and girls.
The children entertained the First Lady with poems and dances, while the ‘Elves’ and helpers of the First Lady sang carols, played games and danced with the children.
Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle, the First Lady explained that this is her favourite time of the year and feels the best way to celebrate this festive season is to spend it with children. “It’s a period where you share with children and I always feel fulfilled when I do this” she said. She deemed the first of the four distributions a complete success as they were able to present each child present with a Christmas gift.

Linden Region 10 was the second stop on December 16 where 400 children were entertained by carols and games as well as they were given presents and goodie bags. Mrs Ramotar visited the St John the Baptise Primary School in Bartica distributing gifts and snacks to 350 children.
During her visit to Bartica she explained that even though this is the time of the year to enjoy yourself, it is very important to have a good education. While urging the children to attend school, Mrs Ramotar said “with a good education you can be good leaders and help to move our country forward.”
State House came alive with peals of laughter and the sound of little voices singing carols as the First Lady Foundation feted 600 children on Sunday December 21. President Donald Ramotar even interrupted his usually busy schedule to speak

briefly with the children, wishing all gathered a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, while he encouraged the boys and girls to continue to be good children.
He explained that like many others, this is also his favourite time of the year, and he is very happy to be able to share Christmas joy with the children. The Head of State put his vocals to the test as he belted out numerous Christmas Carols with some assistance from the children present. He told them that although the season is apt for enjoyment, they should not neglect to make their education a priority.

The First Lady’s Foundation final stop for this year’s Christmas parties was at Coomaka in Linden Region 10 where the foundation entertained some 380 children.

(By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)