Indigenous Heritage Month launched!

By Staff Reporter
| September 2, 2019

By Staff Reporter
- September 2, 2019

Amid a rich cultural display, Indigenous Month 2019 was launched by President David Granger on Sunday at the Indigenous Village under the theme ‘Maintaining traditional practices while promoting a green economy.’ Below are scenes from the ceremonial launch.

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo (second from right) greets Guyanese and non-nationals as he takes a stroll around the Heritage Village. He is accompanied by his wife, Sita Nagamootoo (right); Ministers of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock (left) and Valerie Garrido-Lowe (second from left) (Photos by Samuel Maughn )

The Surama Cultural Group performing a dance during the launch of Indigenous Heritage Month

Persons viewing craft at a booth at the 2019 Indigenous Village

A family strikes a pose at the Indigenous Village

A patron tries out a feathered Indigenous headband at the Heritage Village

President David Granger (on podium) reviews the Guard-of-Honour, alongside Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo (left); Ministers of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock (second from right) and Valerie Garrido-Lowe (right).

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