Guyana’s Golden Arrowhead flag of freedom and the One Guyana slogan flag were joyfully waved by a delegation that included Oneidge Walron, the Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, and Susan Rodrigues, the Minister of Housing and Water.
Consul General of Guyana to NY Michael E. Brotherson, Fazal Yussuff, head of the diaspora and investment unit, and compatriots all had a wonderful time at the mesmerizing 57th Caribbean American Carnival, which celebrated One Caribbean, One People, One Voice on Eastern Parkway last Monday.
The contingent also included Ambassador Zulfikar Ally, Claire Patterson-Monah, Miss Immigrant 2024 Sebena Sankar, Chutney artists Terry Gajraj, and Soca Monarch Adrian Dutchin. The government of Guyana collaborated with NOMADS Costume bandleader Marlon Jacobs for the road march presentation.
Rodrigues and Walron, who came to New York to participate in the Labor Day week of festivities, were welcomed on Sept. 1 the Annual Guyana Folk Festival fun day at Old Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn.
The politicians engaged in a meet and greet with vendors, patrons, and local elected officials before sitting down to enjoy a pulsating cultural presentation.
The elected officials, who were special guests at the WIADCA Breakfast Morning in East New York, interacted with Senator James Sanders Jr. and Trinidad-born Hazrat Ali, the community affairs partner for Caribbean American Heritage Month, office of Mayor Adams. They also had a photo opportunity with Guyanese heritage First Deputy Commissioner Tania Kinsella.
