Georgetown: Under the theme “Arrival: Cultural Diversity” the National Library officially opened its annual Arrival Day Exhibition in observance of Indian Arrival Day, which will be celebrated on May 5.
The exhibition, which will be opened until May 10 and has on display artifacts, literature, models, texts and graphics and related photographs of not only the East Indians but also Amerindians, Portuguese, Chinese and Africans who also arrived on Guyana’s shores at various times.
Guyana National Museum representative Nadia Madhoo explained that many people from different parts of the world were attracted to Guyana for different reasons.
She noted that while the indentureship system resembled slavery, the groups who came to Guyana during that period have left a legacy of rich traditions which have resulted in multicultural Guyana.
Madhoo highlighted that while May 5 takes on more significance for the East Indians, the day is also significant for the Portuguese, Chinese and Africans.
The museum has been hosting the exhibition for about 14 years now.
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