Emancipation joy: President Irfaan Ali (centre) with celebrants at the Emancipation Day Cultural Diversity Festival 2022 in New Amsterdam, Berbice yesterday. The event was held under the theme, ‘Celebrating our emancipation and cultural diversity. (Office of the President photo)
A vendor exhibiting his African craft and jewellery yesterday at the National Park
A well-presented group parading on the tarmac of the National Park yesterday for the Emancipation Day celebrations
A booth displaying the various headbands worn by African men and women of esteemed status
Girls sashed with ‘Miss Emancipation 2022’ at the ACDA Emancipation Day celebrations yesterday at the National Park
Friends all decked out in matching emancipation outfits
Face painting was part of yesterday’s emancipation celebrations
Drum lessons being given by an instructor from the African Cultural & Development Association’s (ACDA) Children’s Centre
A dance troupe performing to African rhythms at the National Park yesterday
Part of the large crowd in the National Park yesterday
One of the booths showcasing and selling African-style jewellery and accessories
Pictures of famous artistes and persons of African descent who contributed to freedom movements at one of the booths.
Extravagant head wraps distinguished this group of youths yesterday
A booth displaying African clothing, bags and accessories.
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