Prime Minister Samuel Hinds; Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Dr Frank Anthony; and National Trust of Guyana Chief Executive Officer Nirvana Persaud were among the officials at the launch of Heritage Celebration 2011 at the National Museum
Heritage Celebration 2011 was officially started last night when Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds ever so eloquently welcomed one and all to this year’s exhibition at the National Museum of Guyana. The National Trust of Guyana kicked off this year’s celebration under the theme “Embracing our heritage: sustaining our identity”. In attendance at the exhibition’s grand opening were Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Dr Frank Anthony; Director of Culture, James Rose; and CEO of the National Trust of Guyana, Nirvana Persaud.
Minister Anthony took to the podium to express his pride in this year’s celebration.
He disclosed that wished to “lift awareness, translating (it) into action”. He expressed his desire for the youth to look to their past and realise what’s necessary for future preservation.
Minister Anthony went on to express how the many publications produced by the Culture Ministry were used in this year’s Heritage Exhibition.
He also wished to oversee the production of the ministry’s many educational pamphlets into one magazine or book, creating an encyclopedia of culture for Guyana.
CEO Nirvana Persaud of the National Trust of Guyana first addressed the audience by stating that our nation must “protect, promote and preserve Guyana”. She disclosed that the National Trust has decided to dedicate two weeks to the celebration of heritage, as opposed to previous years.
The National Trust will also be launching, later in the month, a new magazine filled with collective writings and photographs aimed at promoting Guyana’s heritage.
The prime minister focused on the realisation of how the present was created.
He said he would like to “encourage” in the youth of Guyana “a greater interest in history”. It is the youth of today who must realise that their society was built by others, and this concept must challenge the youth of today to be better and to work harder.
The National Museum of Guyana is proud to showcase the diversity of our cultural heritage. Upon entering the exhibition, visitors are first greeted with the types of heritage being promoted this year, including plantation heritage.
GuySuCo was kind enough to donate all relevant photographs and samples to this year’s exhibition.
Other heritage highlights are courtesy of the exhibition’s architectural representation, which focused on the colonial style of design. Visitors will also be well informed on the urbanisation of the Greater Georgetown area, and also will see how fires led to the devastation of many historical buildings.
The changing demographics of Guyana’s landscapes, its ethnic makeup, industry, and much more are neatly incorporated in this year’s Heritage Exhibition.
Both Prime Minister Hinds and Minister Anthony took some time to reflect on personal experiences and remembering the changes they themselves have witnessed over the years.
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