Designed to commemorate the abolition of slavery, tomorrow Guyana will celebrate Emancipation Day. Emancipation is celebrated annually on August 1. This year will mark 179 years since the shackles of slavery were officially broken from the ankles of Africans who were enslaved by their colonial masters.
The commemoration, traditionally embraced by Guyanese of African origin, entails them cooking African foods, and opting to garb themselves in African wear. African songs and dances also characterised a major celebration that has for years been venued at the Guyana National Park in the capital City. Other celebratory activities are also held in other parts of the country.
Over the years too, nationals of other races have also supported their African brothers and sisters in the celebration of Emancipation Day with some even opting to dress for the occasion and indulging in other activities centred on celebrating the end to too many years of slavery.
Although the celebration is slated for tomorrow, many persons have already started to engage activities that have already started to help bring to life an emancipated aura.
At the Giftland Mall yesterday persons were already on site to start the celebration.