The rain did not spoil the festivities for the hundreds that gathered in the National Park to partake in Emancipation celebrations.
Anyone who walked through the park on Monday would have been greeted by the aroma of freshly cooked meals, such as cook-up, conkie, foo foo, among others.
People, proud of their heritage, were colourfully decked out in their African prints and toured the various booths where numerous hand-made craft items such as jewellery, hats, purses, leather slippers, vases, wood carvings and traditional African horns and masks.
There were also booths displaying information about the Great Kings of Africa, as well as other famous African men and women throughout history.
Guyanese of all cultural backgrounds as well as tourists and foreigners were all intrigued by the displays.
While persons strolled relaxingly through the park, they were not only greeted with the delightful scent of the foods but with the lively sounds of the djembe drums along with other African instruments.
The National Steel Orchestra was also present for the listening pleasure of those in attendance.
Emancipation Day once again proved to be a day filled with good food, good company and pride as persons rejoiced in the 173 years of freedom.
