SCHOOLS across Georgetown celebrated Friday as Culture Day.

As usual, annually, it is the last school day before Mashramani. As such, this year saw an unlimited scope of creativity illuminating the cultural aspect of their environments.
This newspaper was able to capture a few of the memorable moments at a few locations.
Headmistress of St. Margaret’s Primary, Ms. Georgeania Lewis, proudly disclosed that apart from the cultural dress, there were also cultural foods and a cultural presentation done to enlighten the children on what the different ethnic groups brought to Guyana.
She added, too, that the motive of this initiative was to give the children a sense of identity and promote an environment where they all appreciate each other’s cultural background.
Echoing her sentiments was Headmistress of St. Rose’s High School, who said, they, too, like St. Margaret’s, engaged in a cultural programme.
The morning events included a display of food and clothing, followed in the afternoon by games and a garden party is scheduled for tomorrow.
Dolphin Community High School that seemed not to have much happening did, however, have a lot planned. The headmistress was eager to make the public aware of the internal celebrations, with each level focusing on a different ethnic group.

They were able to execute a full presentation of every aspect of the various groups.
Earlier in the day, the school participated in a flag- raising ceremony followed by a parade around the premises.

(By Ravin Singh )