THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) on Sunday held a colourful Christmas party for children of Region Two at its Freedom House office in Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast.

According to reports, some three hundred children from across the Pomeroon/Supenaam area were feted at the party’s Freedom House office.

Reports said the children were given gifts by Santa Claus on behalf of the PPP. The children, who all anxiously awaited Santa Claus, became excited and screamed in delight as he came dancing into the building. Santa shook the hands of many children and lifted some and danced with them.

Region Two Chairman, Mr. Parmanand Persaud, welcomed the children to the party, urguing them to enjoy themselves, and informing them that they will get gifts from ‘Santa Claus’ on behalf of the PPP.

MP Cornel Damon also spoke to the children and wished them well for the Christmas on behalf of the PPP.

Other leading members at the children’s party included Vice Chairman Mr Vishnu Samaroo, RDC Councillors Mr Brian Basil Persaud, Omesh Oditt, Shanta Springer and Juliet Coonjah and PPP member Daneshwar Gangoo.

(Rajendra Prabhulall)