…for Independence Anniversary

THE National Physical Display Competition held Thursday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, under the auspices of the Education Ministry, showcased engaging choreography by several schools, especially those from outlying regions.

The event which was held to commemorate Guyana’s 48th Independence Anniversary saw a display of gymnastic movements that highlighted aesthetic expression in four categories: Jump Rope and Combination for Primary Schools; and Pyramids and Combinations for Secondary Schools.

A range of schools from the administrative regions, except Regions 1 and 8, converged at the CASH yesterday to vie for the trophies and prizes that were up for grabs by those placing first to third in the various categories.

This event began as a part of the Children’s Mashramani programme in 1992. Over the years, schools have displayed a growing interest in this aspect of the programme, making it difficult to manage during the busy Mashramani calendar. In 2005 the event was separated from the Children’s Mashramani programme and made an individual national event to be held during Guyana’s Independence Anniversary celebrations.

(By Ravin Singh)