Scores of Guyanese turned out at the explosion of colour, culture, food and entertainment that characterised the Guyana Family Fun Day held last Sunday at the Prospect Heights School Campus in Brooklyn.
In a press release, the Guyana Cultural Association (GCA), which hosted the event, said patrons were treated to pulsating performances by Eze Rockliffe, Michelle ‘Big Red’ King, Charmaine Blackman and the Mighty Enchanter who were among the many Guyanese who travelled to New York to celebrate to be a part of the fun day. The gathering dined on a variety of traditional Guyanese dishes and viewed art and craft and a display mounted by the Ministry of Tourism. There was also Maypole plaiting, hoo-la-hoop, Saul, Roller and a unique wooden scooter (as was built in the old days).
Several of the performers also received awards at the annual GCA award ceremony held at the Brooklyn Borough Hall. The ceremony was hosted by the president of Brooklyn borough Marty Markowitz. City Councillor Eon Andrews who represented the Georgetown City Council also received a proclamation from Markowitz marking the
