By Vanessa Cort

AFTER all the rainy days recently, families from far and wide enjoyed some fun in the sun last week Saturday and Sunday at the Kuru Kuru fun days and ‘expo’.

This was the first event of its kind to be held at the Kuru Kuru ball-field, and was hosted by Eco-Entertainment, the brainchild of local resident, Akim Jordan.

A particular attraction was the Kiddie’s Village, with its trampolines, bouncy castle and toy shoot.

Always popular, the trampolines were thronged with children of all ages waiting their turn to let off some energy, laughing and jumping as high as they could in an effort to outdo each other.

Younger children were able to jump around safely, too, in the bouncy castle, enclosed in protective net.

Parents tested their skill shooting at targets for toy prizes, urged on by their children, family members and a crowd of onlookers.

Creative young ladies painted the faces of those who wanted a unique look, transforming visages into cartoon characters, animals, or just colourful pictures.
An array of earrings, chains, anklets and wristbands were featured on craft stands, along with other knick-knacks made of wood, straw, metal, and beads of all colours.

A line of ATVs, supplied by Shane D’Andrade of Savannah Tours, Guyana, added to the excitement for teens, who ‘tried their hand’ at driving around the outskirts of the ground. Instructors showed them how to handle the vehicles.

My 14-year-old grandson was an eager first-time driver, who laughingly let me know, “It was easy”, while announcing that he was, “Going again”.
The crowd was entertained by ‘Highway Boys’ playing popular sounds, which had many tapping their feet or actually ‘shaking a leg’, as the evening descended, and the party ‘vibes’ took over.

The turnout was larger on Sunday, when the paint-ball group arrived and drew enthusiastic players, who never seemed to be tired of the fun.

The Eco-Entertainment organiser explained that he could not fully launch the expo part of the event because of limited participation and the relative novelty of the event.

However, he is fully committed to running this and other similar events along the Soesdyke-Linden highway, in an effort to promote local businesses and talent.

“I want to show people that we can do this within our communities,” he said, adding:

“Although the turnout was not as big as I would have liked on Saturday, a lot more people came out on Sunday, and this is encouraging; I knew the word had spread.”

His vision is shared by the chairman of the Hauraruni/Yarrowkabra NDC, Askari Ferrier, who helped every step of the way, providing support for all aspects of the event.

Sponsors included Bulkan Timber Works, Muhammed Sawmill, Mahase Sawmill, Superior Woods, Tru Value Supermarket, China Trading, Harlequin Hardware Store, Ziggy Burgers, Ramkawall Supermarket and David Scott aka Scotty.

Eco-Entertainment plans to hold similar events not only on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, but at venues throughout the country, with the support of the business community.