Brazilian invasion

It’s official! The Brazilians are invading Guyana. No, not with their army. But rather a cultural invasion and more particularly with the music, and with that foot-stomping country dance, Forro, which is well on its way to becoming a part of the Guyanese culture.

While it has always been present, especially in the border communities in the Rupununi and also in other areas, where nationals of that country go, Brazilian Forro music is becoming more and more a part of the cultural landscape.

On the radio, at bars and nightclubs, in minibuses, at restaurants, practically everywhere, the music can be heard. And with it or more likely because of it, a whole new culture has sprung up; Brazilian restaurants and bars, Brazilian hotels and shops, even some parts of the city have been taken over by Brazilians.

Some of us welcome the opportunity to experience another culture (several aspects aside) right here and though some may not agree we are sure that many would.