— as country celebrates Republic Day

By Indra Natram
THERE was an explosion of colours, with Guyana’s culture on full display, as thousands of persons gathered at the Anna Regina Car park in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) to celebrate Guyana’s 53rd Republic Anniversary.

The atmosphere was filled with colours, sweet soca rhythms and street dancing.

Thousands of persons joined revellers and celebrated the day in carnival style. The floats featured picturesque portrayals and well-designed costumes.

This year, the Suddie Public Hospital stole the show with both its road parade and costumes.

In the large category there were floats from the Regional Administration, Police Youth group and the Anna Regina PPP cluster. In the small category, there were floats from the Department of Education revellers, Regional Health Services, Team Mainstay and the Guyana Power and Light (GPL).

Joining the fun was representatives from the Jaigobin Hotels and Celeste Boutique.

The floats were led by the Department of Education, followed by the Guyana Power and Light, Guyana Police Force Youth Group, Anna Regina PPP/C party district, then Team Mainstay and the Regional Democratic Council. Some revellers joined along the route.

The revellers danced their way to the Anna Regina Car Park and were cheered by thousands of persons who flocked the roads to admire the procession. As the revellers and their colourful, creative floats arrived at the car park pulsating rhythms produced by the flute and drums of the traditional masquerade band engulfed the atmosphere.

The road show and float parade began at Three Friends Bridge, some three miles from Anna Regina and moved to Anna Regina for the final judging.

Some of the floats depicted Guyana’s flora and fauna and coincided with the theme, “Mixing and mashing as One Guyana”.

The day’s activity ended with everyone socialising celebrating the 53rd Republic Anniversary.

Persons who gathered to cheer the revellers on said they were happy to come out and witness the float after two years.