WITH the intent of giving back to their supporters, The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) has removed all admission charges for its three-staged shows “Hamara Guyana Concerts” slated for this weekend at the Guyana National Stadium, the Anna Regina (Essequibo) Community Centre Ground and the Albion Sports Complex, May 5. Executive member of the IAC committee, Aditya Persaud, disclosed that the decision to waive the admission charges for the three events is based on the strong support it continues to receive from well-wishers and benefactors.
“The IAC takes this opportunity to express its gratitude to the individuals and organisations that have made the free admission possible,” said Persaud.
But patrons attending the events are even more lucky, taking into consideration that some of the hottest international acts are also slated to perform.
The artistes line-up includes spectacular guest performances from KI Persaud, Artie Butkoon, Marissa Deodat, SatnarineRagoo and Terry Gajraj.
The three concerts are activities to commemorate the 177th anniversary of Indians’ arrival in Guyana. The first Mela will be held on Friday, May 1, at the National Stadium, Providence. Trinidadians KI, Artie Butkoon and Satnarine Raghu, along with international Guyanese artiste Terry Gajraj and Marissa Deodat, will perform at the National Stadium and will be backed by KI’s band.
It will also include a Choka Fest where the persons will see a wide variety of delicious Chokas along with Seven Curry Food Booths, special delicacies out of India, and a wide range of sweetmeats and non-alcoholic beverages.
The second Mela will be held at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground in Essequibo, where Gajraj, Deodat, Butkoon and Raghu will perform and will be backed by the Sangeet Rhythms Band.
The final will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at the Albion Sports Complex in Berbice, where Raghu will be replaced by Neval Chatelal for the Berbice concert with the artistes being backed by the Shakti Strings Orchestra. Some three dozen local dancers will also be part of these events.
The events will also feature free mehendi and face painting from 5pm to 7pm, along with lots of games and fun activities for the children.
Mini exhibits showcasing the three major religions of Guyana as well as various aspects of the Indian culture, plus yoga demonstrations will be on display.
All events will commence at 5:00 pm and gates will be opened from 3pm. No alcohol will be allowed.
The IAC is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation established to deal with issues and concerns of persons of Indo-Guyanese origin, and to promote Indian culture in all its aspects throughout Guyana.