Amerindian Heritage Month

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And one and two: These two dancers seem to be having fun at the Amerindian Heritage month observation commemorated in a week long celebration in Lethem last week. They are part of the Katiwau (Sand Creek) Culture Dance Troupe. The community is mainly made up of Wapishana Amerindians and is located in Central Rupununi, Region Nine.

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