Amerindian Heritage Month launched

Craft items on display

“Our Culture Our Heritage Our Life: A Fusion of Indigenous Diversity” was the theme chosen as Guyanese countywide began commemorating Amerindian Heritage Month.  The month-long celebration in September was launched last evening at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown under the patronage of President Bharrat Jagdeo.

Delivering the feature address Jagdeo wished all Amerindians a happy month of celebrations. He stated that this year’s occasion will mark the final time he would be at events like those in the capacity of president. Said Jagdeo “my brothers and sisters