SEISHONEN Guyana on Saturday hosted its second Fairre of the Ages—a Renaissance-themed fair and festival celebrating the medieval era. Held at the Promenade Gardens, the event welcomed approximately 400 attendees.

The festival featured a number of women-owned businesses, and according to the organisation’s co-founder, Rafaela Oviedo, it was not by design. Oviedo noted that Guyana has a strong presence of women in the local business community. Many of these women participated in the event, offering a wide range of products including crafts, artwork, food, clothing, and more.

Oviedo emphasised that Seishonen is rooted in values of ambition, community, and togetherness.

“When we come together for things like this, we feel that Guyanese pride, that togetherness, and that should be encouraged, especially as we move forward as a people and embrace all the opportunities that are coming our way as Guyanese.”

She noted that as a small business run by women under 30, it is important to host events like this—ones that channel income directly into the hands of fellow small business owners, while also creating spaces where people can express themselves, be themselves, and explore opportunities to cosplay or even design and craft their own outfits.

The event also featured a number of activities, including the One Communications Arm Wrestling contest, Coors Light Drinking Contest, Axe Throwing, Archery, Picnicking, KFC Sack Racing Competition, Fairy Circle Dance, and a Medieval Theatre, to name a few.

This year’s event was sponsored by KFC Guyana, Guyana Breweries Inc., the Guyana Tourism Authority, and One Communications.  Later in the evening, participants were treated to the Fairre of the Ages Festival with music provided by DJ Ace and Mix Master Tony.

A member of Tourism Stakeholders Guyana, Seishonen Guyana’s aim is to promote tourism at the entertainment level while also expanding the cultural experiences of Guyanese. Seishonen has a number of events in the pipeline, including its signature event, FUMACON, and its newer venture, Sei Socials.

Oviedo mentioned, that next week, Seishonen Guyana will be going to Trinidad, where they will be representing Guyana in a cosplay championship.