KITE flying is synonymous with Easter in Guyana, with Easter Monday being the traditional kite flying day.Guyanese yesterday came out in their thousands, and spent the day at various locations picnicking, and flying kites of all shapes, sizes and colours.
Those enjoying this traditional activity at Number 63 beach, Corentyne in Region Six and on the seawalls at Meten-Meer-Zorg in Region Three, had the pleasure of sharing the activity with President Donald Ramotar, who visited the locations yesterday.
President Ramotar noted the camaraderie at both locations, where persons were relaxing and yet obviously enjoying themselves. The Head of State noted that it reflects what is taking place in society.
He pointed out that people are today “doing better” and as such have more time and resources to relax and enjoy themselves. “When you walk around and see people’s faces, there is no anxiety in them; they are just totally relaxed and having a good time,” the President said.
He noted that it is part of a decades-old tradition for the PPPC Government to seek to celebrate each holiday with Guyanese, “be it visiting the kite flying locations on Easter Monday or the mosque on Youman Nabi”.
It has become “second nature” for the Government to want to be with its people, to engage them, to see how they are doing, be it in the bad times or good times, Mr Ramotar said.
The President said being around the people and feeling their love is perhaps one of the best aspect of being a public officer. (GINA)