LINDENERS are quite an innovative people. For years, the Bayroc Community Centre Ground was deemed the number one kite-flying spot for Lindeners on Easter Monday. However, this was thwarted as massive construction of the Linden Synthetic Track is on-going at the Ground. This however, in no way dampened the spirits of the residents of the mining town who decided that their Easter celebrations can be equally enjoyed at the Kara Kara Blue Lake.

Recently, the Kara Kara Blue Lake has been the tourism hot spot for Linden and Lindeners are now flocking the venue to enjoy beach-like experiences on weekends, holidays and other special occasions. In fact, the Kara Kara Blue Lake has become the face of Linden. The lake is nestled neatly between towering white and clay hills thus giving it a quintessential scenery and picturesque view.

On Monday, the Kara Kara Blue Lake was accessorised with scores of kites, flown by children who were assisted by parents and other adults. For many, they just turned up to the venue, to enjoy the Easter lime. Pots of food and other delicacies were transported in by patrons who ate their bellies full, while enjoying the cool Easter Monday breeze, which allowed many kites to fly.

Pumping soca music added to the partying mood of the patrons. For beverage sellers, it was about making a few dollars while also enjoying the vibes. The fun day activity also included water sports such as jet skiing, kayaking and boat rowing. Other outdoor games were enjoyed while children enjoyed trampolines and other rides when they were too tired to hold up their kites.

“I am just enjoying the vibes, the scenery. We have nice weather, we brought our food and all in all it is a good day,” said Patronella, who took her three children to the Blue Lake on Monday.

Keon Best said, “Well the Blue Lake is the hot spot in Linden right now so everybody came here and I had to be where the crowd is, just enjoying the afternoon.”
In addition to the Blue Lake other kite-flying venues in Linden were the outskirts of Bayroc, the Mackenzie Dyke, the Richmond Hill Mountains, the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground and other open spaces. Lindeners joined other Guyanese who enjoyed popular kite-flying venues  country- wide.