Georgetown: The Indian Action Committee (IAC) will be hosting a grand mela in Essequibo and another in Berbice to commemorate the 179th anniversary of the arrival of East Indians in Guyana.
According to a release, the Essequibo Mela is scheduled for Sunday, April 30 at 16:00hrs at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground, Region Two, while the Berbice event will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017, a national holiday, at the Albion Sports Complex, Region Six, at 16:00hrs.
These activities are also part of the overall centenary commemorations of the ending of emigration of indentured labourers from India and the arrival of the last Coolie Ship S.S. Ganges with the last batch of indentured labourers.
The IAC, which was established in 2003 to preserve and promote Indian culture, is confident that the melas will be attended, as in the past, by large disciplined crowds.
The cultural programmes will include traditional Indian dances; features from Guyanese artistes; singers and musicians in addition to food, games and other attractions.
Live music and entertainment will be provided by Dak’s New Generation Band. Security will be provided by the Guyana Police Force. Admission is free and no alcohol is allowed.
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