Category: Features

By Rupa Seenaraine Authentic South Indian culture is an unforgettable experience for persons with Indian roots or just tourists, and Andhra Pradesh provides an introduction to the culture like no other. Last week, the journey to the motherland India began with a general overview of the land and the feel of the city life, primarily in Delhi where the historic sites are surrounded by billboards and skyscrapers. However, a trip to this southern state brings indescribable peace. With the partner State, Andhra Pradesh, our Know India Programme participants would have…

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Love is a universal theme for the artist. This theme remains evergreen due to two main reasons. There are different types of love and this affords the writer the opportunity, throughout the ages, to bring fresh perspectives to the subject. Love for country is one type of love, a love that is straightforward without intrigue and complexities. Here are some examples about this love for country. O Beautiful Guyana Words by Walter Mac A Lawrence O beautiful Guyana O my lovely native land More dear to me than all the…

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Well, since we were reprimanded for not sharing some thoughts about choosing a cat as a family member, we have done some more searching for things that the prospective caregiver must be able to cope with, if the decision is to acquire a cat as a pet. So, here goes. Cats (like dogs) do make mistakes in the house and even outside the house. You remember me saying last week that cats are essentially “house” animals but they are often enough outside to do themselves harm. Consequently, you have to…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat Our cultural identity is one thing we should all be proud of. It is the very fibre of our being that shapes us to go on and do tremendous things with our lives. The absence of our cultural identity leaves us feeling disconnected and forever wanting, so when we are taught to embrace that culture then we are forever in tune with our identity. It is this very principle and the fact that the Wapichan people are losing their sense of culture that led to the development…

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Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet. Yet, due to globalization processes, they are increasingly under threat, or disappearing altogether. When languages fade, so does the world’s rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Opportunities, traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking and expression — valuable resources for ensuring a better future — are also lost. At least 43 per cent of the estimated 6000 languages spoken in the world are endangered. Only a few hundred languages have genuinely…

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Location: Karowrieng Rock Painting, Chi-chi Gorge, Upper Mazaruni District, Region Seven, Guyana, South America Original Name: Calawillig Name of Rock Painting Mountain: Teramen Founder of Rock Painting: Peter John aka Amadar (Piai Man) Magonaima/Makonaima – our great ancestor who resided with his family around the area of Karowrieng and/or Teramen By Danella Clement The mysterious rock paintings in the Upper Mazaruni was found by our Akawaio ancestor, Peter John, a Kapong Piai man (Shaman). Who, during his ritual, would usually smoke tobacco to put himself in a trance. It was…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat Simplicity is very underrated and taken for granted but when we look deep within the simplicity of things, we often discover the intricacies of someone once considered simple. Simple but significant has been the mantra of Make-Up Artist (MUA) Amrita Jaikaran for the past five years. We all know that there is nothing simple about the application of makeup, since it requires a number of steps to achieve the ideal look one is gunning for. Makeup, as we know, has the uncanny ability to convey different messages…

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The term growth mindset was first coined by Dr Carol Dweck over 30 years ago after interest aroused in students’ attitude towards failure. Today, the term is used to describe people’s underlying beliefs about learning and intelligence. Attempting to bring awareness and foster the growth mindset, Revive – a budding online coaching venture, is moving to schools and companies in Guyana. Revive’s Co-Founder, Life Coach and Business Consultant, Kamladevi Sharma has developed the organisation’s signature ‘Momentum Trainings’ for students and others. The training aims at helping persons recover from setbacks,…

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patented invention is currently the buzz in natural hair community By Utamu Belle Ever since the debut of the ‘Twist It Up’ urban styling comb in Guyana last year, the product has been making waves in the natural hair industry. The invention which was initially created years ago, stemmed from the simple idea of utilising a tennis racket to form curls in natural hair. The mini version of a tennis racket has over the years blossomed into a fast-selling product of choice for natural hair fanatics. One of the visionary…

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By Lakhram Bhagirat There is a distinctive difference between someone who gets into business just to make a living and someone who gets into business because of their drive and passion for whatever they’re selling. Be it a service or an item, the passion becomes infectious and every customer knows that there is the fire that drives that businessperson. That driving force has been a dominant factor in Lennox Parris’s life for as long as he can remember. It has led him into the world of business from a young…

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