Den Amstel group concludes Emancipation Day activities

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
Gordon Gittens (second right) posing with the drummers and other members of DACO after the cycling and road race, where pone and conkie were on sale. They also shared bush tea and bakes with salt fish.
Gordon Gittens (second right) posing with the drummers and other members of DACO after the cycling and road race, where pone and conkie were on sale. They also shared bush tea and bakes with salt fish.

The Den Amstel Cultural Organisation (DACO), which conducted packed activities in observance of this year’s Emancipation Day celebration, ended yesterday evening with indoor games and musical entertainment.

DACO Chairman Gordon Gittens told Stabroek News that the annual event featured cultural, religious and physical activities.

Residents were treated to the highly anticipated