The Indian Action Committee (IAC) will on Sunday be holding its annual Mela in Berbice to commemorate the arrival on East Indians in Guyana, at the University of Guyana’s Tain Campus, Corentyne.
The event, which will feature all-Guyanese artistes, is also part of the organisation’s activities to mark the 50th anniversary of Guyana’s independence, the IAC said in a press release.
The Shakti Strings Orchestra will provide the main entertainment backed up by leading dance troupes, singers and other artistes, while there will also be a variety of games, food and drinks. The Mela is slated to commence at 5pm. Admission is free. Alcohol will not be allowed at the event.
In addition to the commemorative melas, the IAC said it will be holding a symposium to discuss the contributions of East Indian immigrants and their descendants towards the achievement of independence.
The symposium is scheduled for next Friday at Red House, where it will commence at 4pm.
