Friday August 02, 2013
Kaieteur News
Page 13
ACDA hosts colourful emancipation festivity
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ith a focus on honouring the African men and women who paved the way for the August 1, 1838 liberation of slaves, particularly those who revolted in 1823, the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) yesterday
spearheaded a vibrant and colourful emancipation celebration at the National Park. Under the theme “Honouring our Heroes”, the event saw the attendance of President Donald Ramotar, who upon entry to the venue was greeted by ACDA’s Executive Director, Eric
Phillips. Following the arrival of the President were Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr
Frank Anthony, who were promptly seated before the scheduled 15:00 hours start to the official (Continued on page 18)