Preparations on track for Guyana Festival 2014

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Preparations begin at the National Stadium with just a few days to go before the grand opening of the Guyana Festival
Preparations begin at the National Stadium with just a few days to go before the grand opening of the Guyana Festival

Guyanese and visitors who want to be at the heart of the action this August should head to the inaugural Guyana Festival to enjoy three spectacular days of fun, entertainment, and food.

The countdown is on and with a few days to go before the grand opening, festival fever is sweeping the country as more persons are clamouring to get a hold of their Festival Passports, which would guarantee them access to all three days and the chance to win a car.

The National Steel Orchestra, Woodside Choir, and Nyrityageet dancers are among the line-up for a star-studded National Concert that will kick off a weekend of celebrations Guyanese style come August 8 at the National Stadium.

The National Concert, to be held under the theme “Myths and Legends …Sweet, Sweet Guyana”, is just one element of an action-packed weekend; a host of other events and attractions will be taking place at the Stadium, including live music, kids zone with complete Coney Island, and daily displays of art and craft.

Acting Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali explained,   “The concert is the headline event in an exciting weekend of Guyana Festival celebrations, which will ensure that the National Stadium in Guyana is the place to be!

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have attracted such a fantastic line-up. The sheer variety of performers is sure to appeal to family audiences; there’s plenty for younger concert-goers but also acts that their parents will enjoy.”

Guyana Festival Passports are available for the event, priced at Gy$3000 each, and demand is high. They allow entry into all three days, include thousands of dollars worth of coupons, and give holders a chance to win a car.

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