Welcoming party: Hundreds of arriving passengers were greeted to the beats of African drums on Thursday when they touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri (CJIA). In a statement, the airport said its 2014 Emancipation observance saw arriving travelers treated to the pulsating rhythms by the Otishka Group in addition to African delicacies, such as conkie and cassava pone. The treats were served by the Airport’s Customer Service Representatives and employees of the Commercial and Administration Department. The event is an annual one to observe national holidays in an effort to give passengers the experience of Guyana’s diverse cultures, the CJIA stated. (CJIA photo)
Welcoming party: Hundreds of arriving passengers were greeted to the beats of African drums on Thursday when they touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri (CJIA). In a statement, the airport said its 2014 Emancipation observance saw arriving travelers treated to the pulsating rhythms by the Otishka Group in addition to African delicacies, such as conkie and cassava pone. The treats were served by the Airport’s Customer Service Representatives and employees of the Commercial and Administration Department. The event is an annual one to observe national holidays in an effort to give passengers the experience of Guyana’s diverse cultures, the CJIA stated. (CJIA photo)
