Latest update March 28th, 2024 12:59 AM
Jul 20, 2013 News
Chairman of the Carifesta XI Host Country Management Committee (HCMC), Mr. Ivan Graanoogst, has said that 24 countries have so far confirmed their participation in the festival, but that this number is expected to rise to 30 by August 16. The event is slated for August 16 to August 25.
According to Mr. Graanoogst, “Participating countries are expected to pay for their contingent’s transportation to and accommodation in Suriname. The various contingents are expected to give their very best performances. Our responsibility is to make them feel welcome and at home while in Suriname”.
He added that Haiti will be the next host and will participate in Carifesta XI with a world famous dance group. President Michel Martelly has indicated that he would personally head the Haitian contingent.
Mr. Graanoogst noted that Carifesta XI will not only take place in Paramaribo, but will by way of Community Festivals be spread to all 10 Districts.
“This means that we will have to conduct a massive logistical operation which not only accommodates the Surinamese participants, but also ensures that our guests arrive on time and are provided with everything they need to perform at the designated venues,” he said.
He added that the Carifesta XI Youth Village which is being built at the Wil Axwijk Sport Centrum in Paramaribo will provide youths from the participating contingents with an added incentive to take part in the activities organized by Youth Focus.
Jazz diva Denise Jannah, the IKO Foundation, Wyclef Jean, the Cuban Tropicana Ballet, the Jamaican No-Maddz, the Haitian Bacoulou Dance Company and Shaolin Monks from China, are part of a star-studded programme currently being prepared for Carifesta XI which will be fine-tuned during the coming weeks.
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
Mar 28, 2024
Minister Ramson challenge athletes to better last year’s performance By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s 23-member contingent for the CARIFTA Games in Grenada is set to depart the...B.V. Police Station Kaieteur News – The Beterverwagting Police Station, East Coast Demerara (ECD) will be reconstructed... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – In the face of escalating global environmental challenges, water scarcity and... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]