… using up every available open space

By Indra Natram

THE skies over the Cinderella County were quickly transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour on Monday as hundreds of persons joyfully raised their kites at different locations along the Coast.

Although the day was rainy, families converged on various beaches, ball fields, stretch of seawall and open spaces to celebrate the festive season of Easter.
Many chose to celebrate the joyous occasion by having a picnic, spreading their colourful mats on the ground and putting out their eatables, beers and other beverages.
During a visit to several villages, including Charity, Golden Fleece, Abram Zuil, Anna Regina, Charity and Taymonth Manor, the Guyana Chronicle found that the atmosphere was one filled with excitement.

Persons were gaily clad in colourful attire, and the look on their faces spoke volumes as they went about their business, raising their kites and generally enjoying themselves.
At Charity, the market area was a hive of activity as usual, with persons either ‘bussing a lil lime’ or going shopping. The pubs at Charity, namely Xenon and Purple Heart, were packed to the hilt, with persons enjoying themselves to the tune of spicy soca music. These pubs serve as hot spots for the holidays.

Down at Anna Regina, the air was filled with the smell of sumptuous barbecue as persons maximised on the season, earning an extra dollar.
Vendors were seen as early as 09:00hrs setting up make-shift tents on the Anna Regina seawall, while the families began arriving at around 13:00hrs.

Swarms of kites of different colours, shapes and sizes dotted the Golden Fleece Beach skyline, where all the action seemed to be. Even the children got into the spirit of things, as they competed with one another to see whose kite will soar the highest.
Those who didn’t walk with kites spent their time on the beach, socialising and generally catching up with friends.

In the evening, it was a big lime and a celebratory mood was created as many DJs played songs from huge music systems.

Easter is one of the favourite holidays in Guyana. It tends to foster togetherness and unity among families as persons of all walks of life come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah.