Main Street in downtown Georgetown will be transformed into a miniature Christmas Village, shrouded in a unique atmosphere with thousands of lights, holiday trees, and the delicious smell of Guyanese Christmas goodies on Friday. From the grand opening on Friday, all the way through to December 29, the area along the Main Street Avenue will reflect the original Christmas Village charm, with a holiday shopping atmosphere with more vendors, a Christmas market and an event space.
The Main Street affairs begins at 17: 00h for a spectacular presentation of cultural performances, caroling and delectable displays depicting the dishes, infusions, creations and colours of the true Guyanese Christmas; these include local fruit juices, mauby, sorrel and ginger beer (compliments of Nicky’s), pepperpot, garlic pork , black pudding, spices (compliments of Mattai’s) and much more! The Tourism Ministry in a release said Santa and his elves will also be there to usher in the festive season and to connect with family and friends in this season of sharing.
This festive holiday event will also include seasonal musical entertainment on all of the weekends in December, to add to the festive spirit of the season.
After the grand opening, the exhibition along the avenue will be opened from December 13 – 29 and will make available to patrons Christmas black cakes, beverages, arts and crafts and will also feature a children’s entertainment area. There will also be special giveaways, the ministry said.
Guyanese are being urged to come out in their numbers to participate in this annual event organised by the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry with support from companies including Giftland, Courts, GT& T, Ashmins, ANSA McAL, Banks DIH, China Trading and Corona.
According to the subject Minister Irfaan Ali, events like these certainly add a special flair to the Christmas season, and create the atmosphere for Guyanese to enjoy their favourite Christmas delicacies, traditionally sought after during this time of the year.
More importantly, he said, it creates a wholesome environment for family and friends to gather.
Visitors gathering to commemorate and share the Christmas Village spirit can rest assured of safe and secure parking, the minister assured.
