Plan devised to preserve ‘intangible heritage’

Hear this: PPP/C Chief Whip Gail Teixeira speaking during Thursday’s session of Parliament.

A two-day workshop under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture and UNESCO has mapped out a plan for the preservation of the country’s intangible heritage and community participation is seen as pivotal.

A release on Thursday from the Government Information Agency said that with consultant Dr. Kris Rampersaud facilitating, stakeholders mapped out a step-by-step process by which Guyana can safeguard its intangible cultural heritage. A key element will include involvement of community stakeholders where it is believed the wealth of knowledge about culture is