Ministry of Education: Department of Culture, Youth and Sport , 71-72, Main Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592) 226-3738, (592) 226-3665
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National Poetry Slam on the theme of IndependenceStarts Feb 1st - 23rd FebGo to www.50guyana.com for furthur information
Photographic Exhibition (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Feb 12thArthur Chung Conference Centre
Adult Calypso Semi-Final (Region 10)Feb 13thMc Kenzie Sports Club, Linden
Masquerade Competition (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Feb 14thVictoria Village @10am
Gospel Fiesta (Barima-Waini, Region 1)Feb 14thMabaruma Recreational Centre Ground
Children’s Talent Competition (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Feb 17th - 19thNational Cultural Centre @9am
Family Fun day with Greasy Pole (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Feb 19thHope Canal
Jubilee Children’s Costume Parade (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Feb 20thStarts at The Parade Ground at 10 a.m and ends at the National Park.
Jubilee Chutney Competition Final(Essequibo Islands-West Demerara)Feb 20thLeonora Community Centre Ground @ 8pm
Cavalcade of Sports (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)Feb 21stArea H Ground Rose Hall Town
Flag Raising Ceremony to Commemorate RepublicFeb 23rdCountrywide
Golden Jubilee Children’s Parade (Barima-Waini)Feb 23rdFun for all the family in di�erent locations across Region 1
Republic Bank Panorama Steel Pan Competition - Minors (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Feb 28thTheatre Guild
Film Festival (Pomeroon-Supenaam, Region 2)Feb 27thAnna Regina Secondary
Republic Bank Panorama Steel Pan Competition FinalsFeb 28th Cli� Anderson Sports Hall
Community Day of Sport (Pomeroon-Supenaam, Region 2)Feb 28thAnna Regina Community Centre Ground @10am
National Totem Pole Run - LaunchMar 2nd - 14th MayA symbol of unity and spirituality, a totem will visit each region and arrive in Georgetown on May 14th for an unveiling ceremony at Umana Yana.
Around Guyana in 50 days/nightsMar 4thOpen spaces around GuyanaGo to www.50guyana.com for further information
Mobile Bookstore and Swop shop.Mar 4thOpen spaces around Guyana
Steel Pan Competitions - Regional
March 4 - Covent Garden SecondaryApril 18 - Arthur Chung Conference CentreApril 22 - Tipperary HallApril 29 - National Cultural Centre
Cheddi Jagan Memorial Multi-Discipline Sporting DayMar 6thIt will be held in East Berbice-Corentyne where he was born
Regional Science Fair (Barima-Waini, Region 1)Mar 18th
Youth ExpoMar 18th-20thGuyana National Service Ground
Film Festival Continues (Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Region 7)Mar 19thBartica School @7pm
Film Festival Continues (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)Mar 22ndNew Amsterdam Multilateral School
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Golden Jubilee Phagwah National HolidayMar 23rdCountrywide
Kumaka/Mabaruma Regatta and Street Fair (Barima-Waini, Region 1)Mar 26th
Bartica Easter Regatta (Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Region 7)Mar 26th-28thBartica
Film Festival Continues (Mahaica-Berbice, Region 5)Mar 26thMahaicony Secondary School
Youth Folk EveningMar 26thTheatre Guild Gardens
Jubilee Easter MondayMar 28thKite Flying Countrywide
Janet Jagan Memorial Sports(Essequibo Islands – West Demerara, Region 3)Mar 28thNational Track and Field Centre - Leonora
Best Kept Village Competition (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)April 1st
Career Day - Mabaruma (Barima-Waini, Region 1)April 5thKumaka Resort
Career Day – Matarkai (Barima-Waini, Region 1)April 7thPort Kaituma
Career Day (Barima-Waini, Region 1)April 16thMoruca
Steel Pan Competition continues (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)April 18thArthur Chung Conference Centre
Gospel Fest (Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Region 7)April 21st-22ndAll churches in the Region will participate in this activity
Steel Pan Competition continues (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)April 22ndTipperary Hall
Bartica Town Night (Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Region 7)April 23rdCommunity Centre Ground
Rugby 7’s World Cup Quali�erApril 23rdGuyana vs (St. Vincent or Jamaica) To Be Con�rmed
Community Day (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)April 24thGolden Grove ECD
Steel Pan Competition continues (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)April 29thNational Cultural Centre
Guyana International Music Festival (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)April 30thNational Stadium
National Day of PrayerMay 1stCountrywide
National Labour Day ParadeMay 1stCountrywide
Guyana International Music AwardsMay 1stThe National Cultural Centre
Jubilee Literary Festival - Digital TentMay 2ndNational Library
Jubilee Literary Festival - Lecture and Round Table DiscussionMay 3rdNational Library
Fine Art Festival – National CollectionMay 4thThe National Gallery of Art
Jubilee Literary Festival continuesMay 5thIndian Monument Gardens (Camp and Church Streets) @ 6pm
National Theatre Festival (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 6thThe plays will be held on all of the four weekends of the month at the Theatre Guild at 8pm each night.
Ministry of Education: Department of Culture, Youth and Sport , 71-72, Main Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592) 226-3738, (592) 226-3665
Website - www.50guyana.com | Facebook - www.facebook.com/50guyana | Twitter @50Guyana
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Jubilee Literary Festival continues...(East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)May 6th“Lunch with Mittelholzer”New Amsterdam @1pm
Republic Road Jubilee Jam (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)May 6thNew Amsterdam @ 9pm
Jubilee Literary Festival ContinuesMay 7thParika Market Square @ 9am
National Swimming Competition (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 8thAquatic Centre @10am
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues - Playwriting WorkshopsMay 9thThe National Cultural Centre @10am
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues - The Arts and CriticismMay 10thThe National Library
National Unity Day May 11thCountrywide
Independence Sports Day - (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May 11thLinden @10am
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues - New Digital Media and LiteracyMay 12thThe National Library
Health @ 50 in Guyana – P.A.H.O/W.H.O (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 12thLaunch of the Progress Health Report (1966 – 2016) and a Photo Gallery Book @ The Marriot Hotel (Invitation Only)
Health @ 50 in Guyana – P.A.H.O/W.H.O(Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 12thDinner Honoring Persons of Outstanding Health Contributions @ The Marriot Hotel (Invitation Only)
Health @ 50 in Guyana: Symposium – P.A.H.O/W.H.O(Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 13th
Recognition of Guyana’s creative artistsMay 13th
GUY EXPO (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 13th -15th
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues- Play writing Workshop (Mahaica – Berbice, Region 5)May 13thNew Amsterdam Multilateral School
Independence Swim Meet for Persons with Disabilities(Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 14thNational Aquatic Centre
Inter-Secondary School Debating Competition (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)May 14thVarious schools in Berbice
Unveiling of Golden Jubilee Totem Pole(Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 14thUmana Yana Village Day Fair (Barima-Waini, Region 1)May 14thMoruca @10am
Country Wide Road Race - Cycling (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 14thTimehri to East Coast Demerara @10am
Film Festival Continues - (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, Region 9)May 14thLethem School
Jubilee Literary Festival ContinuesMay 14th “Lunch with Peter Kempadoo” @1pmMy Bones and My Flute - Boat Cruise, Berbice River @ 8pm
National Trust - Architecture and Heritage Festival (All Regions)May 15th-28th@10am - 3pm each day
Launch of Linden Town Week (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May15th - May 21stThe Market Square
Ministry of Education: Department of Culture, Youth and Sport , 71-72, Main Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592) 226-3738, (592) 226-3665
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Luncheon for the Elderly (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May 15thKwakwani Worker’s Club
Beach Volleyball (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May 15thFamous Blue Water Creek in Linden
Cavalcade of Sports (East Berbice - Corentyne, Region 6)May 15thAlbion Sports Club
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues- Playwriting Workshop (Essequibo Islands – West Demerara, Region 3) May 16thAnna Regina Multilateral School
Jubilee May Pole DayMay 16thMoruca
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues - Publishing Workshop (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 17thThe National Library
National Museum Day ExhibitionMay 18th
Unveiling of Independence ArchMay 18th
“Mic Up” Competition (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May 19th River Front Co-op Crescent @6pm
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues - Meet The Guyana Prize for Literature LaureatesMay 19thThe National Library Jubilee Festival (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 19th - 22ndNational Park
The Golden Jubilee Literary Street FairMay 20thAvenue of Republic, Georgetown
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues- “Ottoman and We”May 20thYukuriba
Ministry of Education: Department of Culture, Youth and Sport , 71-72, Main Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592) 226-3738, (592) 226-3665
Website - www.50guyana.com | Facebook - www.facebook.com/50guyana | Twitter @50Guyana
Republic Road Jubilee Jam (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)May 20thNew Amsterdam
Guyana Action Committee Gala (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 21st
Fusion of Cultures/ North West Awards CeremonyMay 21st
Police Gymkhana (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)May 21st
“Tales of Our Fathers” Play (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May 21stLICHAS
Independence Exposition (Upper Demerara-Berbice, Region 10)May 21st
Miss Guyana World Pageant (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 22nd
Independence Horse Racing Cup (Mahaica – Berbice, Region 5)May 22nd
Dedication of Unity Park (Pomeroon-Supenaam, Region 2)May 22ndPerth Village, Essequibo
Boat Cruise (Upper Demerara - Region 10)May 22nd
Jubilee Literary Festival Continues “Future Tense”: IsikaMay 22nd
National Symposium including Distinguished LectureMay 23rd-24thArthur Chung Conference Centre
The Digital TentMay 23rdArthur Chung Conference Centre
Legacy of Iconic Guyanese Women - Launch(Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4) May 23rdArthur Chung Conference Centre
Book Launch - Guyana at 50 (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4) May 24thArthur Chung Conference Centre
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Book Launch - Co�ee Table PublicationsMay 24thArthur Chung Conference Centre
The Legacy Of Female Icons (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 24th
Literary Prize Giving Ceremony (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 24th Arthur Chung Conference Centre
Football (Upper Demerara, Region 10)May 24thRegional Members Association FinalsLinden Sports Club (CONCACAF)
The Legacy Of Female Icons (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 24th
Literary Prize Giving Ceremony (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)May 24th Arthur Chung Conference Centre
Football (Upper Demerara, Region 10)May 24thRegional Members Association FinalsLinden Sports Club (CONCACAF)
Prepared Speech Competition on IndependenceMay 24thCarifesta Sports Complex
International Football FriendlyMay 25thNational Stadium
National Flag Raising CeremonyMay 25th Durban Park @ 9pm
Jubilee Float Parade (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)Details to followMay 26th
GTT sponsored Mega Event (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 26thNational Stadium
Day of Sports (Barima-Waini, Region 1)May 27th
Elite League Football Championship (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 27thNational Stadium
Ministry of Education: Department of Culture, Youth and Sport , 71-72, Main Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592) 226-3738, (592) 226-3665
Website - www.50guyana.com | Facebook - www.facebook.com/50guyana | Twitter @50Guyana
50th Anniversary GalaMay 28thArthur Chung Conference Centre
T – 20 Cricket (East Berbice-Corentyne, Region 6)May 28thAlbion Sports Club
Mabaruma Independence Ball (Barima-Waini, Region 1)May 28thBrooms Resort
Finals of the 10/10 Softball cricket Competition(Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 28thNational Stadium @10am
Banks DIH sponsored Mega Concert (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 28thNational Stadium @ 8pm
T – 20 CricketMay 29thNational Stadium
Culture Night (Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4)May 29thGolden Grove
Youth ReceptionMay 31stLawns of State House @7pm
Youth ParilamentJune 3rdParliament
Village Day Launch (Demerara - Mahaica, Region 4)June 4th - Cane GroveJune 11th - VictoriaJune 18th - Chateau MargotJune 25th - DiamondJuly 2nd - St. Cuthbert’s Mission
Youth VillageAugust 12th-13thNational Park
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