THE Guyanese contingent to the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) XII will leave for Haiti on August 20, 2015 to represent their beloved country.Delegation official Dr Seeta Roth explained that the theme will express all aspects of Guyanese culture, from folklore to legends to myths to dance to drama and finally to literature. “It would be carried through our music, dance, etc,” Dr Roth said.

Choreographer Roshni Boodhoo said Guyana’s contribution is a 60-minute outline of dance theatre production, which will be performed by a skilful cast of dancers shortlisted from open auditions. The dances range from traditional Indian to contemporary. Through dance, the participants are seeking to explore Guyana’s rich cultural heritage, and depict Guyana’s myths, legends, rhythms and folklore.

Guyana’s 80 participants will leave on a chartered flight on August 20, and will remain in Haiti until August 30. Guyana will be participating under the theme “Rites and Rhythms of Guyana”, and will be involved in Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, fashion, craft, body art, symposia, youth focus, film and music, among other disciplines.