Celebration and Observances Related Links: Letters on Celebrations Letters Menu Archival Menu President’s Arrival Day message May 5, 2007 Golden Arrowhead hoisted in celebration of 37th Republic Anniversary February 24, 2007 Forgetting differences February 24, 2007 All Guyanese have a role to play in national development February 24, 2007 Republicanism is about the exercise of sovereignty February 23, 2007 Emancipation: remembering the struggle, celebrating the culture August 2, 2004 Guyanese celebrate Emancipation anniversary in fine style August 2, 2004 Recognising the universal significance of Emancipation August 1, 2004 SOME WORRYING EXAMPLES August 1, 2004 What is planned for Christmas? July 20, 2004 Seventh Caribana kicks off with media launch July 14, 2004 Backyard cooks now duck curry champions July 7, 2004 Guyanese-Bajan Mix up June 6, 2004 Thousands in Florida celebrate Guyana's independence June 6, 2004 Independence gala in New York May 18, 2004 Style, unique bonds displayed at Mother and Daughter pageant May 16, 2004 Youman Nabi will stay as national holiday - Jagdeo May 3, 2004 Muslim groups herald Youman Nabi May 2, 2004 All faiths can flourish May 2, 2004 Phagwah celebrants transform ICC into colourful splendour March 8, 2004 Call it Phagwah, or Holi March 7, 2004 Celebrate Phagwah in a dignified way – Pandit Persaud March 7, 2004 GIHA says its 'Day of Dignity' reclaims Republic anniversary March 3, 2004 Phagwah Mela and Bazaar today February 28, 2004 Countrywide Chowtaal Samelans to herald Phagwah festival February 28, 2004 Happy Republic Day February 23, 2004 Celebrate with pride & passion, do our part to move Guyana forward February 23, 2004 PPP calls for rededication to building national unity February 23, 2004 PPP says in Republic Day message...'We mustn't take democratic gains for granted' February 23, 2004 PNCR calls on all Guyanese to celebrate Republic anniversary February 23, 2004 Republic anniversary address February 23, 2004 The importance of ethnic festivals in Guyana November 9, 2003 The festival of lights November 2, 2003 President tells mammoth crowd at Diwali event October 26, 2003 West Demerara observes Diwali with motorcade, cultural show October 26, 2003 Motorcade, cultural show set Diwali mood in B'ce October 24, 2003 President hosts Diwali 2003 event... October 23, 2003 Mash in October October 21, 2003 Celebrating Guyana in America September 14, 2003 President at Enmore Martyrs’ ceremony June 16, 2003 Acting President attends Youman Nabi service May 15, 2003 Holidays May 9, 2003 Packed agenda of observances this month May 9, 2003 Work together towards prosperity of nation-President Jagdeo May 1, 2003 Jagdeo laments division in workers’ movement May 1, 2003 NAACIE will not march with TUC April 27, 2003 NAACIE, GAWU to continue boycott of May Day rally April 26, 2003 May Day preparations underway April 25, 2003 Let love, sacrifice, compassion influence everyday interactions -President Jagdeo February 12, 2003 A GIFT TO CHILDREN December 18, 2002 Guyanese observe Eid in N.Y. December 14, 2002 Guyanese light up Richmond Hill for Diwali November 12, 2002 Beautiful Indian fashion on display at Rangeela Dikhawa November 10, 2002 Missing a Guyana Deepavali November 4, 2002 Good will overcome evil November 4, 2002 Guyanese in N.Y. prepare for Deepavali November 3, 2002 Dharmic Sabha's East Coast Deepavali motorcade cancelled November 2, 2002 A good kind of infection October 29, 2002 Turnout for New Amsterdam Town Day below expectations October 27, 2002 Disappointing response from exhibitors to NA Street Exhibition October 27, 2002 Thousands attend commemoration ceremony May 6, 2002 Tain campus hosting East Indian Immigration Day celebration today May 5, 2002 Several functions billed for Indian Arrival Day observances May 1, 2002 Diwali - Irradiating the soul November 11, 2001 Miss Guyana ...Exposed !!!! September 12, 2001 Shaneze Galloway crowned Miss African Heritage amid chaos August 10, 2001 Pandemonium at Miss Guyana African Heritage Pageant August 7, 2001 Plans for the August holidays July 16, 2001 Bachelor's auction July 17, 2001 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.