The Indigenous culture will be on full display when Guyana’s representative Nuriyyih Gerrard hits the runway during the cultural presentation of next month’s most anticipated Miss World pageant, slated for the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Centre, National Harbour in Maryland, United States.
To make this aspect of her quest for the most coveted crown in pageantry possible, Vice President and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Minister Sydney Allicock presented Indigenous wear and a quantity of craft to the Guyanese beauty.
The items were produced by the thriving Suruma Culture Group from North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo).
Miss Gerrard who is of Indigenous ancestry said she is proud and honoured to be representing Guyana and taking into consideration Guyana’s diversity, she thought about featuring an Indigenous dance at the Miss World Pageant.
Gerrard who radiates an aura of confidence says she is looking forward to the support from the Guyanese public since “every element of the competition matters and they want to miss-world-1ensure that the girl gets the support from her entire country and I know we are six races strong and we are one people at the end of the day, so I’m really counting on you Guyana, I’m doing my best and I can’t win this or do this all alone so I need your assistance.”
The culture group from Suruma has been quietly, yet working assiduously to make a name for itself and has been doing so in the most effective and efficient manner.
Its most recent presentation in the twin island republic is testament to its achievement.
Meanwhile, Gerrard’s journey to the December 18 pageant can be followed on her Miss World fan page on Facebook. One hundred and nineteen countries have confirmed their participation in what will be the 66th edition of the Miss World pageant.
Spain’s Mireia Lalaguna will crown her successor at the end of the event.