THE Ministry of Social Cohesion will host “ONE”, a top-class production in celebration of Jubilee Unity Day, at the National Cultural Centre on Wednesday from 20:00hrs, organisers have said.According to MOSC, ‘ONE’ tells the story of Guyana’s struggles to find collective understanding, and the many forces that have contributed to fomenting division through all the years.

The production chronicles the country’s history, beginning with the First Peoples and going through the annals of slavery and indentureship, highlighting their impact. It then goes on to the struggle for independence, and details events up to present day.

The central theme is the concept of social cohesion; and the social, cultural and ethnic issues that have affected and continue to influence how Guyanese interact with each other are highlighted.

This two-hour production features a cast of 200 dancers, singers, actors and drummers (50) coming from across the country and coming together to create a multi-cultural exposition representing the aspirations of the people of Guyana. It is written and directed by Russell Lancaster, with Dr. Seeta Roath as Artistic Director and Durwin Humphrey of Merundoi as Production Manager.

Derry Etkins has composed the music for “ONE”, and artistes include Linden “Jumbie” Jones, Chris Gopaul, Mark Kazim, Tashandra Inniss, Nirmala Narine, Mark Luke-Edwards, The Woodside Choir, St. Cuthbert’s Dancers, Buxton Fusion, Otishka Drummers, Dubraj Tassa Drummers, Orin Deodat, National Steel Orchestra, Korokwa Folk Singers, Success Choir and Free Souls Dancers.

‘One’ will be aired live on NCN and streamed on E-Networks at 8pm, and a capacity attendance is expected from schools, religious organisations, civil society groups, and other groups and individuals.

The Ministry of Social Cohesion encourages all Guyanese to view this event.