Guyana’s contingent will leave for Haiti on August 20 to represent Guyana at the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) XII.
Delegation official, Dr Seeta Roth, explained that the theme will express all aspects of Guyanese culture, from folklore, legends, myths, dance, drama and literature. “It would be carried through our music, dance, etc,” Dr Roth said.
Choreographer Roshni Boodhoo, stated that Guyana’s contribution is a 60-minute outline of dance theatre production, which will be performed by a skilful cast of dancers who were shortlisted from open auditions. The dances range from traditional Indian to contemporary. Through dance, the participants are seeking to explore Guyana’s rich cultural heritage, depicting Guyana’s myths, legends, rhythms and folklore.
The 80 participants representing Guyana will leave on a chartered flight on August 20, and will remain in Haiti until the August 30. Guyana will be participating under the theme “Rites and Rhythms of Guyana” and will be involved in Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, fashion, craft, body art, symposia, youth focus, film and music, among other disciplines.