Members of the Guyana Cultural Association surround award recipients at
Brooklyn Borough Hall after the 19th Season Awards ceremony.
Tangerine Clarke
ald H. Lammy, in turn, congratulated
the honorees, noting that the 2019
Awards recognize and honor individuals,
representing swath of Guyanese
capabilities.
“Their excellence is demonstrated in
various fields including education, performing
arts, native culture, and computer
based information methodologies,
he noted.
The ceremony, which opened with
an invigorating rendition of the United
States and Guyana anthem by young
Opera singer Christian Mark Gibbs, and
prayer by Rev. Helen John, celebrated
Guyana’s rich cultural heritage.
“Keep Smiling” gave true meaning
to the words when Tunisia Solomon
sang with joy as she played the steel
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pan, with her father Ovril Solomon fine
tuning the notes beside her on rhythm
steel pans, much to the delight of the
audience.
This was followed by an exciting
dance performance titled “Guyana,”
choreographed by Paul Charles of Classique
Dance Company NYC and Friends
that captured the true an element of
Guyana’s diverse folk art.
Talented composer/actor, Courtney
Noel, got nationals on their feet and
waving flags with a heartfelt rendition
of “I love My Golden Arrowhead,” one
of Guyana’s most well-known patriotic
songs.
The frolic continued with a Kew Kwe
drumming that led the audience to a
reception filled with patriotic music,
food, and camaraderie.
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Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams (left) poses with Stefon Bristol
— the award-winning director of the internationally acclaimed movie “See
You Yesterday” — after presenting him with a proclamation at the Guyana
Cultural Association Awards ceremony at Borough Hall. Tangerine Clarke
Guyana Cultural Association Awards
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