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FEB23
Cultural Festival

Mashramani

Republic Day Celebrations

The ultimate expression of Guyanese culture! Vibrant costumes, pulsating music, and the famous float parade transform the streets into a kaleidoscope of color and rhythm.

Nationwide
Float ParadeCostume BandsSteel Pan
Phagwah (Holi)
MAR25
Religious Festival

Phagwah (Holi)

Festival of Colors

Experience the joyous Hindu spring festival where streets erupt in clouds of vibrant colored powder. Music, dancing, and the triumph of good over evil.

Nationwide
Color ThrowingChowtal SingingTraditional Sweets
Rupununi Rodeo
MAR15-16
Sports & Recreation

Rupununi Rodeo

Wild West of Guyana

In the vast savannahs of the Rupununi, skilled vaqueros showcase horsemanship at this legendary rodeo. Cowboys, cattle, and the spirit of the frontier.

Lethem, Region 9
Bull RidingHorse RacingLasso Competitions
Easter Regatta
APR20
Sports & Recreation

Easter Regatta

Bartica Sailing Festival

The riverside town of Bartica comes alive with boat races, water sports, and festivities. A beloved Guyanese tradition drawing thousands to the waterfront.

Bartica, Region 7
Boat RacingSwimming CompetitionsLive Music
Arrival Day
MAY5
National Holiday

Arrival Day

Celebrating Heritage

Commemorating the arrival of indentured workers from India, this day honors the contributions of the Indian diaspora to Guyana's rich multicultural tapestry.

Nationwide
Cultural ProgramsTraditional FoodHeritage Sites
Amerindian Heritage Month
SEP1-30
Cultural Heritage

Amerindian Heritage Month

Indigenous Celebrations

A month-long celebration of Guyana's nine indigenous nations. Traditional crafts, ancestral foods, storytelling, and sacred ceremonies connect past with present.

Indigenous Communities
Heritage VillageTraditional CraftsCassava Bread Making
Diwali
NOV12
Religious Festival

Diwali

Festival of Lights

As darkness falls, thousands of diyas (oil lamps) illuminate homes and streets. The Hindu festival of lights creates a magical atmosphere across the country.

Nationwide
Diya LightingFireworksSweets & Delicacies
Christmas Season
DEC25
National Holiday

Christmas Season

Tropical Holiday Magic

Guyanese Christmas is unique! Garlic pork, pepperpot, and black cake. Masquerade bands dance through streets while families gather for traditional celebrations.

Nationwide
Masquerade DancingPepperpotCarol Singing
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