HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Festivals in Guyana

Travel to Guyana and experience some of or all public holidays that is either religious or non religious that are celebrated by all Guyanese. These reflect our motto which states ‘one people, one nation, one destiny.’

SHORT INFORMATION

Guyana, Population

Slightly more than one-half of the total population of Guyana is made up of East Indians, whose ancestors came from the Indian subcontinent. Another 43 percent of the people are of black African descent or of mixed background. Approximately 2 percent are Native Americans. In addition, small numbers of Europeans and Chinese live in Guyana. About 90 percent of the people live along the coast, and 62 percent are classified as rural.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Guyana Food and Drink

The food in hotels and restaurants reflects the range of influences on Guyanese society. On the menus of most restaurants you will often find chicken, pork, steak and, most commonly, shrimp.