Guyana booths draw crowds at Carifesta grand market

Wood craft on display

By Jairo Rodrigues in Paramaribo, Suriname

Guyana exhibited literary works, craft and fashion at the Carifesta Grand Cultural Market and Trade Fair on Wednesday in Suriname and its food stalls were a hit.

Little sparkles of the green land of Guyana added to the ambience of the festivities and could be identified by the waving Golden Arrowheads which could be spotted from a distance.

Just as one entered the gates of the Kamer van Koophandel en Fabriehken (KKF) complex (an organisation equivalent to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry) were the country booths showcasing the crafts and culture of the various participating countries of Carifesta which started on August 16 and runs until Sunday. The Guyana booth was