New generation of Wai Wais reconstructing Umana Yana

The Umana Yana taking shape (Keno George photo)

When the reconstruction of the Umana Yana is completed, it will once again stand as testimony to the craftsmanship of the Wai Wai people of the Deep South Rupununi, whose youth have been entrusted with recreating the monument.

The work ongoing to rebuild the Umana Yana, which was razed by a fire more than a year ago,