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Eachyear,MainStreetGeorgetown comestolifewithaplethoraofcolourful prints, all in preparation for the muchanticipated Emancipation Day celebrationsonAugust1

Emancipation Day in Guyana commemorates the day slavery was abolished, ending decades of inhumane treatment to our African brothers and sisters. It is however, a day that is celebrated by people of all sixethnicitiesinGuyana.

MainStreetaroundthistimeofthe year becomes the hotspot that locals rush to find their perfect attire for the day

On Saturday, women were still flocking the booths in search of the most vibrant and attractive prints. Uniquedesignedvaseandeyecatching colour dresses with a variety of out of thisworldjewelswerealldisplayedat the Main Street exhibition. The men toowerenotleftoutoftheexcitement with beautifully designed modern piecesonsaleforthemaswell.

On the display were neat and beautiful desig ns of bands, head bands, necklace, earrings, bracelets, vases, and head crowns.

NatashaDavid,oneofthevendors that spoke to Kaieteur News said that her items were handmade Her captivating pieces included, necklace, earrings, clothes, arm bands and beadednecklaceinanexquisitedesign.

Another seasoned designer, which goes by the nickname Rasta Junior, said he has been doing such craft for over 24 years, and craft is a skill that shouldbewellrecognized.Hisdisplay consisted of unique designs with a variety of pattern. Each jewel had a vibrantcolour;eachcraftwasmadeout of coconut shell, calabash, wooden beads.

A young patriotic woman, Alena Greaves displayed craft that not just representstheholiday“Emancipation” but also the independence of Guyana. Shefurthermentionedthat“craftisan inspirationandapassion.”

Frankie ‘Sea Glass’ Limerick, a talentedcraftman,whichshowcasehis love in art and creativity His passion for art has made him gained recognition from a foreign country His exhibition included vases, mirrors, necklace, and Guyana map designs m a gnets.

Fifteen teachers from Regions One, Four, Six and Nine completedtheDramaTeachersWorkshop2023onFriday

Theannualprogrammewasheldincollaborationwiththe NationalSchoolofTheatreArtsandDrama(NSTAD).

Over the last two weeks, Theatre Arts teachers were exposedtostorytelling,costumeanddesigning,playmaking, pedagogyofDramaandSchoolBasedAssessmentresearch.

DramaSpecialistattheMinistry’sUnitofAlliedArts,Ms. Lavonne George, stated that the aim of the programme is to equip Theatre Art teachers with the necessary skills to enhance their delivery of lessons in the subject area to their students.

Director of the National School of Theatre Arts and Drama,Mr AlCreightonsaidparticipatingteacherswillgain credits towards the Creative Arts Institute’s Diploma in TheatreArts.

On Friday, the curtains came down on the programme. The closing included performances by the teachers in Storytelling,StickFighting,WakeandKuminaculturalform.

The Theatre Arts teachers who participated in the programme are Eion Adams, Christine Alphonso, Mariela Bennett, Indra Chacon, Lakeitha Ferguson, Okel Fordyce, Fellica Gladstone, Jude Holder, Tianna Liverpool, Fredrick Minty, Tristana Roberts, Christine Singh, Elroy Thomas, ArianaWardeandDanielleWilliams.

Following their performances, three teachers received prizesfortheirstorytelling.MarielaBennettwonthirdplace withherpiece,‘LookSessionHere’,JudeHolderreceivedthe second prize with his ‘Midnight Jumbie’ story and Eion Adams copped the first prize with ‘De Sunday Nights Tek Ups’

The workshop was part of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) effort to improve education delivery across the country