Following weeks of strenuous work by members of each of the Amerindian tribes in Guyana, the long-awaited Amerindian Village was yesterday handed over to the Amerindian Affairs Minister, Ms. Pauline Sukhai.
During a tour of the compound, Colin Andrews, a Toshao from Moraikobi, explained that each of the buildings was constructed in the traditional design utilising materials found in the hinterland.
He was responsible for coordinating the building process of the $20M project, a task that involved 28 persons from each of the Amerindian tribes.
Among some of the materials used were wallaba posts, dalibana leaves, baroda tree, sugar wood, and shibidan.
Andrews noted that the structure was constructed to remain in place permanently, and would not require any significant maintenance work for the next 15 years.
The village is aimed at showcasing Guyana’s rich Amerindian heritage to the visitors that are expected at the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) X.




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