The Buxton First of August Movement has planned a series of activities to celebrate Emancipation Day this year, beginning with a church service tomorrow from 7.30 am at Friendship Methodist Church.
According to a press release from the First of August Movement, the theme for the activities is ‘175 years as a Community,’ as this year’s observances also mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of the village.
A feature of this year’s programme is the launch of the Kwayana Lecture Series, named in honour of prominent Buxtonian and Guyanese political activist and educator, Eusi Kwayana, the release said. A symposium titled ‘Towards the Restoration of African Guyanese Pride’ is