THERE’S no better weekend than one that starts off with no work! And that’s just what we get to enjoy this weekend, as Indian Arrival Day helps start things off the right way FROM TODAY!
First off, you should probably take time off to celebrate Indian Arrival Day, and appreciate all that our Indian forefathers have contributed to this wonderful Guyanese cultural mix!
Naturally, there are going to be several Indian Arrival Day celebrations all across the country that you could attend to take in that Indian heritage. And the celebrations run throughout the weekend!
But while May 5 is significant in Guyana for being Indian Arrival Day, in most of the world, the date is known for the Mexican Cinco de Mayo celebrations! Both 704 and Palm Court will be hosting themed parties to that effect, if you feel up to it!
And, with next Sunday being Mother’s Day, New Thriving gets the ball rolling from this weekend with a tribute to mothers fashion event! There’s also a black-and-white party when the Palm Court party action continues tomorrow night!
But if you’re more into the creative arts, you may want to see what Culturama at the Theatre Guild is all about! As things wind down to Sunday, the Boyce and Jefford relay Festival is where you may want to be!
TODAY
**Indian Arrival Day celebrations: Plantation Highbury, East Bank Berbice; the Helena No. 2 Ground at Mahaica; at the Oceanview Mandir Compound; the Anna Regina Ground, on the Essequibo Coast; and at the Tain Campus in East Berbice!
**The Indian Action Committee will be hosting their 14th Annual Grand Cultural Mela in celebration of Indian Arrival Day at the Albion Sports Complex from 4pm!
This event promises traditional Indian Dances, features from local Guyanese artistes and musicians, in addition to food, games and other attractions.
Music will be provided by Daks New Generation Band! Admission is FREE, but no alcohol is allowed!
**Today may be Indian Arrival Day in Guyana, but to the rest of the world, it’s Cinco de Mayo Day! And over at the 704 Sports Bar, they’re dishing out Corona bucket specials all day long in commemoration of the event!
But wait! It’s about more than just Coronas! Buy one margarita and get the next at ½ price! Admission: Free!
**The Cinco de Mayo fun is also going to be at Palm Court! It’s going to be a fiesta at Palm Court & Corona’s Cinco de Mayo Pool Party featuring guest DJ, Ishmael The Demolition out of Trinidad, and DJ Gilly Gonzales out of Suriname playing alongside DJ Shizzle, DJ Ryan, DJ Anisa and Selector Carl!
Enjoy mouthwatering margaritas, cold corona beers, tequila happy hours, and corona babes in bikinis, beach vibes, corona gifts and the best part: Have a splash in their large outdoor purified pool!
TOMORROW
**Indian Arrival Day Celebrations: Ben Parag Live in Concert at the Dharmic Kendra, Georgetown; Indian Arrival Fest at the Giftland Mall.
**New Thriving’s Afternoon Delight will be paying tribute to mothers! Enjoy afternoon tea as mothers take to the catwalk, while you enjoy live music and on-the-spot makeovers, and win fabulous door prizes! Admission: $2500.
**The Nadira and Indranie Shah Dance Troupe presents Nrityageet 38, under the theme, ‘Our Heritage, Our Treasures’ at the National Cultural Centre beginning at 19:30hrs. And it continues until Sunday!
**The Vintage Wine and Cheese Lounge is having Party Saturdays! Party the night away with us this Saturday to music by DJ Doc, and enjoy Cocktail Specials all night long!
**Get ready for the sexiest black-and-white party to touch Guyana!
Jam Jar Bartending is celebrating their one-year anniversary in style! And they’re inviting you to come out and get LIT at the ultimate Panda Party: The Black And White Edition!
So, wear something Black or White and turn up at Palm Court for PANDA GIRLS, PANDA SHOTS AND PANDA MASCOT!!!
Admission: $2000 B4 22:00hrs!
**It’s going to be an evening of Poetry, Dance, Drama and Music in celebration of Guyana’s rich culture as Lloyd N De Arts Production presents, “Culturama” at the Theatre Guild Playhouse!
There will be performances by Gajuan Jordan, Tikoma Austin, Sonia Hercules and others! Tickets: $1500.
SUNDAY
**Indian Arrival Day Celebrations: Crabwood Creek Road End.
**The Second Annual Boyce/Jefford Relay Festival and Family is promising to be one not to miss, when it goes down at the Police Sports Club Ground at Eve Leary!
From athletics, to football, to cricket and so much more, it’s going to be a sports and fun-filled day!
Gate prizes will be up for grabs, along with novelty events for the family, and Kids Zone for the children. The day has something for everyone! So C and B there!
