Consul Common to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, in collaboration with Everlasting Consultant to the UN, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, will showcase the great thing about Guyana’s multi-cultural heritage at historic Bowling Inexperienced in decrease Manhattan, with a flag elevating ceremony in observance of the nation’s 59th anniversary of Independence.
The occasion will start at 11 a.m. on Friday, Could 23.
The colourful colours of crimson, gold, inexperienced, black, and white that make up the Golden Arrowhead banner and symbolize the nation’s dynamism, mineral wealth, agriculture, endurance, and rivers will showcase the richness of Guyana, with music, dance, and speeches.
Bowling Inexperienced is a historic park, and the ceremony is anticipated to be a big occasion showcasing the connection between Guyana and New York Metropolis.
In accordance with the committee, Guyana Day USA Inc., New York Chapter, can even host an observance of Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary in Richmond Hill, New York.
“An extended-standing custom of diaspora Guyanese celebrating their nation’s historic battle and achievements, its Independence, will take heart stage on the eve of its 58th Independence Anniversary. The occasion is slated for Saturday, Could 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to midday, at 127- 128th Streets, Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill,” stated Faiuze Ali, president.
“The group, which organizes the occasion yearly, will acknowledge diaspora Guyanese for his or her achievements and promote Guyana internationally.
They’re Captain Berkley Vantull, commander of the 106th NYC Police Precinct; Akask Singh, internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer; Andrea Bishop, NYC Educator/ activist; Binrowtie Angelini, entrepreneur and enterprise chief; and Sherry Padilla, group activist /organizer.
“This 12 months’s record of honorees displays variety, expertise, and Guyanese exceptionalism within the diaspora, and whose extraordinary achievements of their revered skilled fields communicate volumes of the indisputable fact that Guyanese within the diaspora exemplify and display dedication, excellence, and resiliency,” stated Ali.
“The honorees are recognized for his or her civic and public involvement and are effectively grounded within the diaspora group, serving as function fashions and trailblazers of their respective professions, and a beacon of Guyanese delight that shines vivid.”
“It’s also a celebration of extraordinary achievement for ladies who’ve confirmed their indispensability to society and unshaken resolve,” stated Ali.
Guyana, that gained its freedom on Could 26 1966, will likely be honored by Mayor of the Metropolis of Newark, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the Municipality Council Members, the Workplace of Worldwide Relations and Diaspora Affairs, the Metropolis of Newark Caribbean Fee and the Guyana Independence Flag Elevating Planning Committee, Newark NJ, will have fun the historic day, with a night of tradition at a 59th Independence commemoration on Could 30, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The free and open-to-the-public celebration will likely be held within the Metropolis Corridor of Newark Rotunda at 920 Broad St., Newark. Door prizes and Guyanese delicacies will likely be celebrated at the occasion.
To study extra, name Commissioner Allyssa King at 607-261-1808.
In Queens, Borough President will likely be celebrating Guyana’s Independence Day at Queens Borough Corridor on Thursday, Could 29 from 6 p.m. The occasion options a night of cultural performances, genuine meals and honors for distinctive members of the Queens Guyanese group on the Helen Marshall Cultural Heart at Queens Borough Corridor, 120-55 Queens Blv’d, Kew Gardens, NY. Meals will likely be served at 5:30 p.m.
In the meantime, the majestic Parliament Constructing, which homes the Nationwide Meeting of Guyana within the capital metropolis of Georgetown, is festooned with nationwide flags and colourful lighting to mark the notable day on Could 26.
Throughout the nation, the stage is ready for packed occasions, beginning with the “Flag Days” initiative. The federal government introduced this initiative, which is described as a nationwide, patriotic initiative set to run from Could 24 to Could 26, Independence Day.
In accordance with an announcement by the federal government, “Flag Days is greater than an occasion; it’s a motion.”
Hundreds of national flags will likely be distributed and displayed at houses, colleges, companies, and public areas. The trouble highlights Guyana’s sovereignty, power, and shared future, affirming the nationwide motto of “One Folks, One Nation, One Future.”
The brand new method is designed to unite Guyanese from each nook of the nation below the logo of the Golden Arrowhead flag, stated the federal government, set to generate patriotic momentum main as much as Independence Day on Could 26.
Residents are inspired to observe updates from the Ministry of Tradition, Youth and Sport and different official Authorities channels for extra particulars on native occasions and the best way to get entangled.
