The Bartica Easter Regatta returns this year and kicking off the series of events is Gospel Fest promoted by Chosen Generation Band, on Monday night.
A press release issued by Head of the Regatta Committee, Regional Chairman Kenneth Williams reads, “This year, the regatta will be promoted under the theme: Bounce Back – as motivation to inspire our people to break free from the burdens of the pandemic.”
Speaking with The Scene, Williams noted that usually regatta activities take about eight months to plan. He said there were no plans to host the regatta this year, but when President Irfaan Ali announced that Covid protocols were being relaxed, the committee wasted no time in putting together a schedule.
Two months, he said, were not nearly enough for planning, but with Barticians and others highly anticipating the event, there was swift planning and effective operations by those involved.
The activities conclude on Easter Monday with the Regatta Wash Down.
Many people, Williams pointed out, are excited to be in Bartica during this time and as a result, accommodations are limited with hotels, guest houses and resorts quickly filling up. He believes the regatta will boost tourism and promote sports and is inviting business entities to get onboard.
Meanwhile, Williams said that plans are currently in place to host the Bartica August Regatta and the committee is also in discussion about a possible year-end event.
The Bartica Easter Regatta schedule is:
Monday, April 11 – Gospel Fest at the Bartica Tarmac from 7 pm
Tuesday, April 12 – Men’s Football Tournament from 6 pm
Wednesday, April 13 – Women’s Football Tournament Semifinal from 6 pm
Thursday, April 14 – Men’s Football Tournament Semifinal from 6 pm
Saturday, April 16 – Men’s and Women’s Football Finals from 6 pm
Saturday, April 16 – Road Jam under the theme ‘Bartica Reunion’ from 8 pm
Sunday, April 17 – PowerBoat Races at the Bartica Golden Beach and Racing Circuit from 10 am Sunday, April 17 – Mega Concert at the Bartica Basketball Tarmac from 7 pm
Monday, April 18 – Wash Down at the Bartica Golden Beach – all-day event
