There are different ways of interpreting the meaning and application of the terms multi-cultural, multi-ethnic or ‘plural’ societies, and where Guyana is concerned political scientists, demographers and sociologists have generated some amount of debate. But whatever the social scientists may argue, to those in cultural studies or literature the cultures created by such societies as Guyana evoke a great deal of interest and fascination. It is rewarding to study the literature of Guyana as it is influenced by the cultures and ethnic presences within the country.
Arrival Days and Heritage Months in Guyana have provided welcome excuses to
