Residents of the Essequibo Coast were treated to a Fun Day and free concert hosted at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground last Sunday by the Sonia Noel Foundation for the Creative Arts (SNFCA) in collaboration with a diaspora based-group led by Allan Zaakir.
Titled ‘Not A Blade of Grass,’ the event saw performances by the talented Calibro Band led by the Mighty Chief, Divine Star dance group from Georgetown, Karawab Dance Group, Akawini Dance Group and Kabakaburi Kids among others.
According to a press release, the members of the Karawab Dance Group were outfitted in spectacular indigenous designs for their native dances. Joel Smith, the leader of the group said this is the first time his group got the opportunity to perform out of the village and they are grateful for the exposure.
Akawini Dance Group also did a magnificent portrayal of their native dances, the release said, while at Kabakaburi Kids were exceptional with their well-choreographed acrobatic display.
Oswald Williams, teacher/choreographer at Kabakaburi Primary School said he was thrilled when he learnt his students would be participating in the Not a Blade of Grass event. He said he briefed them on the Guyana/Venezuela situation and they had so many questions.
“It was a privilege for us at Kabakaburi to be part of this event,” the release quoted Toshao James Miguel as saying. “I feel happy to be here to send a strong message that Essequibo belongs to us and we are doing it through dance and music. A big thank you to the organizers for creating this forum.”
Sonia’s daughter Shonta Noel who is one of this year’s top CAPE performers interacted with the
