Guyana’s first Agri-Tourism Expo is underway and exhibitors are excited to have their locally made products on display.
The expo, which is a collaboration of the Department of Tourism and Ministry of Agriculture, commenced on Thursday and concludes today at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre at Liliendaal. Last Saturday, in an attempt to encourage persons to attend the event, the organisers hosted a horse cart parade, where some products which were featured at the expo were handed out to the citizens of Georgetown.
The parade was one of the many activities planned in the build up to the expo.
When Stabroek News visited the expo yesterday, exhibitors were ready and willing to showcase all that Guyana has to offer in the agri-tourism sector.
Avery Dillon, one of the exhibitors, attracted many with her knitted craft. One of her featured knitted creations was a tissue holder
GuySuCo was also represented and distributed freshly-made cane juice. Wholsum Food, a bakery shop which makes diabetic-friendly breads and pastries, also exhibited at the event. A representative explained that the pastries are prepared so as to accommodate diabetic eaters while still maintaining a taste for all persons to enjoy. “The flavour between sweet and salt that Wholesum Foods captures has all the people lovin’ it,” he said.
There were also lots of booths showcasing locally-made wines, coconut oils, honey and soaps. The exhibitors were also happy to explain how their products are made. One woman shared that she not only makes the jars of achar she had on display but she also has plans to open a factory to manufacture and sell her product.
There were also persons demonstrating how they do ranching and farming in the interior. Visit Rupununi also took this opportunity to make the public aware of the tourist plans they have to offer. Including a full farmers’ experience.
The entrance fee is $500 for adults, and $300 for children, except for those under 12 who are to be admitted for free.
