–  ‘Sound, Soul and Taste’ of Guyana to be showcased

THE highly anticipated ‘Guyana Festival’ will be launched on Friday at the Guyana International Conference Centre, at 17:00 hrs, and all are invited to attend the exciting event and to preview the amazing array of activities scheduled for the three days of the Festival.A cultural extravaganza awaits all invitees, visitors and participants of the inaugural ‘Guyana Festival’ to be staged from August 8 – 10, 2014 at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence.

The ‘Sound, Soul and Taste’ of Guyana will be presented to the world through a spectacular display of art, craft, dance, drama, music and cuisine and thousands are expected to converge at the venue to indulge in the treats available and to delight in the cultural atmosphere.
For the very first time, the fusion of the six different cultures that make up the Guyanese tapestry will be brought together reflecting a true melting pot that reflects the Guyanese identity.
Guyana is known the world over for its warmth and the hospitality of its people and it is also recognised that the underlying beauty in the destination is reflected in the people and the depictions of their cultural differences; now for the very first time the opportunity to shine is here, the Guyana Festival…reflecting what it means to be truly Guyanese, representing the Sound, Soul and Taste of the destination.