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Celebrating Easter in Guyana

Easter is one of the major Christian holidays in Guyana.

Visitors to Guyana may be surprised to learn that most businesses are closed during Easter celebration. Beginning with Good Friday, the sacred day of Christ’s crucifixion, local churches hold worship services to celebrate the death and resurrection of their Jesus.

On Good Friday Christians don’t consume meat and will partake in the preparation and eating of Cross Buns, which has become a Guyanese tradition and staple. Cross buns are best eaten with a slice of Anchor Cheddar Cheese alongside a cold Cream Soda beverage mixed with condensed milk.

Kite flying is popular in Guyana with kite flying competitions at some venues. Sunday and Monday of Easter weekend, most families pack picnic baskets or order baskets and gather at creeks and various parks around Guyana. Soaring kites of every shape and a kaleidoscope of scintillating colors fill the sky, especially along the Atlantic seacoast on these two days.

Foods to try during Easter

Enjoying Easter Weekend Outside of the Capital

Activities for those remaining in Georgetown

Guyana is a cultural mosaic which is seen in its many religions and cultural traditions . Guyanese are respectful of this and religious holidays tend to unite communities, regardless of religious background or faith.

In April, Christians are celebrating Easter and Muslims are currently having their ongoing fast called Ramadan.

Eid-ul-Fitr, which is the festival of breaking the fast will be on April 20th, 2023.

Linden Town Week- April 21st to May 1st

Located 102 Kilometers south of Georgetown (approximately 2 hours drive), the mining town of Linden, in Region 10 is the second largest town Guyana.

Linden Town Week is an annual event that originally started as Linden Town Day and has grown tremendously over the years. Many activities will showcase Linden’s history, tourism potential and businesses, are planned under the theme: “Re-envisioning Linden”.

Events include sports, bird whistling competition, a health fair, market day, essay writing and debate, pageant, art exhibition, educational events, best yard and community competitions and several parties inclusive of Reggae on the River, All Black, All White, Big People Party, 60’s Party and much more. There will also be several events that will be child and family friendly.

For more information about Linden Town Week 2023 activities, travel and accommodation please visit the Linden Town week Facebook page or call 614-2124 or 444-4010.

Tips for travelling to Linden

• Travel with a trusted driver

• If you plan to drink, please have a designated driver. Ensure you or your driver is well rested and sober for your drive back to Georgetown

• Pack essentials for overnight stay

• Book hotels in advance- some options are AB’s Apartments, Watooka Guest House, The Comfort Villa and Brotherhood Guesthouse

• Drive is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, so be sure to pack snacks for the journey.

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