CONTENTS MESSAGES

ARTISTIC VISION

BACKGROUND

ELEMENTS OF THE FESTIVAL

MAIN VENUES

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

ACCOMMODATION

ACCREDITATION

CULINARY ARTS

DANCE

DRAMA

FASHION

FILM

LITERARY ARTS

MUSIC

PHILATELIC ARTS

SECURITY

SYMPOSIA

TRANSPORTATION

VISUAL ARTS

YOUTH VILLAGE

FORMS

APPENDICES

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) was born in Guyana many years ago. As the festival comes home, we welcome the opportunity to host and to embrace the artists, great creators and minds of the region as we did thirty six years ago.

We are sparing no effort in preparing for this festival. Several hundred persons have been working over a long period of time on committees and working groups in order to ensure that all your expectations are met once you and your contingents arrive in our country.

This underscores not only the importance we attach to this festival but to the ideal of Caribbean unity, growth and prosperity.

Art transcends all barriers of time, space and person. Artists look beyond the externalities of the common and obvious, toward something greater in all humans, toward something larger than all humans.

CARIFESTA therefore offers us the opportunity of transcending those things which can blind, limit and divide us as people, as nations and as a region. This festival offers us the opportunity to assess where we are, where we want to go and to fashion that direction in no uncertain terms. CARIFESTA X offers our region a chance to see what we are and what we produce, and to showcase that creativity to ourselves and the world. At this very important juncture in global economic history we must own what we originate and support those who create.

We are working hard to ensure a safe, secure and nurturing environment is maintained in Guyana for the festivities. We therefore, with full confidence, extend a warm invitation and encourage you to come to Guyana for Carifesta X. It promises to be a positively enriching experience for us all.

H.E. Bharrat Jagdeo

President

From The Minister of Culture , Youth & Sport Dr Frank Anthony

CARIFESTA is the foremost mega event in the region. At no other time are the governments and peoples of the region so integrally and synergistically engaged in a single endeavor; because Carifesta is so inclusive and so diverse and also quite complex. The festival spans ten days. During those ten days over sixteen different types of events will be performed in many cases simultaneously across Guyana. It is a tall order but we are prepared to fulfill our mandate. The Ministry of Culture has been working around the clock generally without publicity and fanfare to prepare venues, mobilize staff, constitute committees, engage key and critical groups, invite and liaise with participating countries and other individuals and groups who wish to participate. I believe that this preparatory work will stand us in good stead as we now embark upon the greatest show of our lives. I personally believe that Carifesta holds so much possibility for Guyana and the Caribbean. It is a chance for us to directly interface, firstly, with the region of which we are a part and, secondly, with the world. Guyana has been an intellectual and cultural powerhouse, home to the likes of Martin Carter, Edgar Mittleholzer, David Dabydeen, Pauline Melville, Wilson Harris, Philip Moore, Stanley Greaves, Dave Martins, Eddie Grant, Hugh Sam and so many other luminaries who have made us understand the world in a different way. Apart from the good will and inspirational offshoot that the festival will bring, we also want to ensure that capacity and empowerment in the areas of culture, cultural products and artistry are enhanced not only in Guyana but also in the region. I am excited about this event. I am looking forward to this event and I am confident that we, as a nation, will be able to do ourselves and the region proud. As Minister of Culture I wish to assure you that our doors, mailboxes and phones are open to you, as is our country. We hope to see you in August. “One Caribbean, One Purpose, Our Culture, Our Life!”

Frank Anthony

CEO’S MESSAGE Nigel Dharamlall

The evolution of society has always been the subject of human imagination and fantasy. This has driven many to explore and express the full and unlimited potential of their being.

The many wonders, inventions, thoughts and expressions of this world have been born out of the creative minds of regular beings like you and I.

We owe our rich lives of today to the people who have ensured that, irrespective of our background, society is molded by our varying interpretations of culture expressed through a fusion of art, dance, literature and festivities.

To bring this experience to you, to enliven it in you, the Carifesta Secretariat has developed a TEAM which has been working assiduously to ensure that Carifesta X 2008 in Guyana is a richly hosted and rewarding experience for all delegates, participants, supporters and visitors.

Expect nothing less from us.

CONTACT SHEET CARIFESTA X SECRETARIAT

CARIFESTA Secretariat Colonel LV ROSS MSM 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Logistics Director Georgetown, Guyana, Carifesta Secretariat South America 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Tele : (592)-225-9840, 225-9845, 225-9626 Georgetown, Guyana, Fax : (592) -225-4947/226-0501 South America Email : [email protected] Tele: (592)-225-9840, 225-9845, 225-9626 Website: www.carifesta.net Fax: (592)225-4947, 226-0501 Email: [email protected] Mr. Nigel Dharamlall Website: www.carifesta.net Chief Executive Officer 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, Allison Dundas South America Liaison Officer Tele : (592)-225-9840, 225-9845, 225-9626 Carifesta Secretariat Fax : (592) -225-4947/226-0501 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Email : [email protected] Georgetown, Guyana, Website: www.carifesta.net South America Tele : (592)-226-2052, 225-9840, 225-9845, 225- Dr. Paloma Mohamed Martin 9626 Artistic Director Fax : (592) -225-4947/226-0501 Carifesta Secretariat Email : [email protected] 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Website: www.carifesta.net Georgetown, Guyana, South America Maj (Rtd) CS Vaughn MSM Tele : (592)-225-9840, 225-9845, 225-9626 Administrative Officer Fax : (592) -225-4947/226-0501 Carifesta Secretariat Email : [email protected] 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Website: www.carifesta.net Georgetown, Guyana, South America Tele : (592)-225-9840, 225-9845, 225-9626 Fax : (592) -225-4947/226-0501 Email : [email protected] Website: www.carifesta.net

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2008

BACKGROUND CARIFESTA was first started in Guyana in 1972. The intention was to promote the Arts in the Caribbean Region. From its inception the festival sought to inspire Caribbean cultural practitioners to innovate new art forms, while providing an outlet for those that already existed. It has always served as an educational tool and helps to shape Caribbean values.

To date there have been nine CARIFESTAs: Guyana (1972), Jamaica (1976), Cuba (1979), Barbados (1981), Trinidad & Tobago (1992, 1995, & 2006) St Kitts & Nevis (2000) and Suriname (2003).

CARIFESTA X was scheduled for The Bahamas in 2008, but in late 2007 The Bahamas indicated that they would be unable to host the event. President Bharrat Jagdeo then agreed to host the event in Guyana. It will be held from the 22nd to the 31 st August under the theme One Caribbean, One Purpose- Our Culture, Our Life.

CARIFESTA OBJECTIVES

The objectives of CARIFESTA are varied. They are: a. To promote and celebrate the Caribbean art forms. b. To maximize peoples’ participation in the arts, especially the young people of the Region. c. To deepen the awareness and knowledge of the diverse aspirations within the Caribbean community. d. To advance our culture within the Region, the Diaspora and wider world. e. To use the arts to foster Caribbean unity and excellence. f. To promote the development of cultural industries.

CARIFESTA X in Guyana is expected to realize all of these objectives.

CARIFESTA X: BROAD BRUSH STROKES ON CONCEPTUAL DIRECTION

Artistic Director Paloma Mohamed Martin (PhD)

The conception of CARIFESTA marked a magnificent moment in Caribbean history. The prominence demanded for the arts by artists thereafter conceded and supported by governments and people of the region is still remarkable. The first Carifesta happened in Guyana. I can still see that magnificent golden hand emerging from the pyramid having grabbed the sun and hoisted it for the entire world to see. I was a small child then but I will never forget the sights, the sounds, the excitement. It was an aspiration, an inspiration, a celebration, a libation and a creation of all that was and that could be in this nacient region. This year, 2008, CARIFESTA returns to its place of origin -Guyana. We welcome this opportunity to embrace our Caribbean family, to partake of the rich cultural fare that will be offered and to share the pride and exhilaration of our country and region with the world. CARIFESTA is the premier Arts festival of the Caribbean and is quickly emerging as a top class festival worldwide. This year’s theme “ One Caribbean, One Purpose, Our Culture, Our Life ” indicates the best intentions of the governments and peoples of the region. The festival conceptually therefore must organically turn on two lynchpins: ONE and OURS. This suggests a focus on art elements which are similar in their origins yet variable in their application and rendition - simultaneously one and ours in that regard. Yet, there is another dimension which we must also insist upon illuminating: that out of a cacophonous diversity we are really creating one . One culture, one region, one people, one progressive direction. We face the same local and global issues which find us challenged to maintain what we created as ours and to hold our region and nations together. No other region of less that 20 million people ( excluding of course the giant Cuba) has produced so many literary giants, internationally pervasive musical forms and artists, globally important philosophers and theorists, sports people, creators of musical instruments , speech innovators, beauty queens ! What a people we Caribbeans are!

We must be proud and claim this glorious privilege. We must also be as eager to support and nurture it when we find it. Wherever we find it. CARIFESTA X must provide ten bright starry nights when we, resplendent in our own light, listen to our philosopher–poets; watch our dancer–dramatists; listen to our visual–musicians; sit at the feet of our filmmaker-creators, peep into the souls of our think- creators and know that we are and be sure who we are. What a region this is! For this feast of fests everyone deserves to be present. Each island must be included in some way. No part of the whole should be unrepresented. A single artist is as important a contingent as a troupe 100 hundred strong! As Artistic Director, I am excited by the possibilities. I am optimistic about the opportunities. I am hopeful about the outcomes for artists and region. I still dare to have this dream, the original dream that came to some great people while I was a child 36 years ago. I wake up every morning with this refrain ---The Caribbean is coming, Guyana is hosting …the world is watching! We must magnificently perform!

CARIFESTA X Major Conceptual Elements The last few CARIFESTAs focused on the folk and mythologies of the region. This is important and laudable. This Carifesta wishes to continue this trend but to attend to the oldest, most complete and concise roving theatrical ensemble - the Masquerade Band. These bands, which are common to many islands with a strong west African connection to trans-Atlantic slavery, are also known as Junkanoo in Jamaica, Speech Bands in Barbados and Tobago, Tok Bands in Tobago, and otherwise in other islands of the Caribbean. They come out only at Christmas time - in times of celebration and deep religious significance. However, the origins of these bands have been lost over time. Not many of these “speech” bands exist across the Caribbean today. It is a dying art and ailing part of our culture. We must arrest this failure by bringing attention to their commonality of origin, but also to the diversity of variations that emerged in each island. We hope that Caribbean countries will be inspired by this focus to seek these bands out, work with retraining some young people to carry on these traditions, and to boost the numbers which participate in CARIFESTA X. It is hoped that the Caribbean-wide contingent of speech bands can appear at CARIFESATA X a pan-Caribbean Masquerade –TOK – Speech - Junkanoo Band of over 100 strong, speaking the lines of our great poets, dramatists, musicians, philosophers within the natural cadence of their melodic structures. We hope that stylistic variations of their dances can be expanded to include the important dance forms of the region and that their rhythm and melodic sections can do the same for music. Most importantly we must recognize the “mass” in these bands, the mad bulls, the Mother Sallies, the stilt walkers as well as the Damme’s, devils and Masked Gods of today, so that within the broad motif of the Masque, a montage of all the signal and significant items in the festival can be highlighted in the opening ceremony. Within this rubric we will also speak of and show the Caribbean’s natural resources and wonders to the world. We must recognize the vast possibilities for moving complete street theatre that these bands are, and have been for over one hundred years in this region. We must honor and celebrate and preserve that at CARIFESTA X. We therefore urge participating contingents and countries to seek these bands and practitioners out and to bring them to Guyana in August 2008. However, CARIFESTA X is not only going to be about the speech band. It will showcase the best of the best from every country in music, dance, literary and culinary arts, fashion design, academia, visual arts and film. Since CARIFESTA is in a sense coming full circle back to its place of origin in its tenth incarnation, the theme is incidentally aligned to this conception of oneness and completion. The aims and theme of the festival would be best articulated if works in all

genres are sent to fit the general theme. The following would be a broad brush stroke of what will provide artistic coherence to the festival: 1) Caribbean classics: plays ; music; books; dance forms; visual pieces which are old, tried, evergreen and form part of the cultural cannon; 2) Persons who participated in the first Carifesta ; what do they remember, who are they now; how did that influence their development; what work are they producing now

3) New Items ( new works, instruments and plays, music by young artists which reflect new artistic directions or avante gard innovations) 4) Locally derived forms ( reflecting indigenous elements and developments; special groups; Indigenous peoples ) 5) Items reflecting in country Speech/ Masquerade bands/folk idioms and distinctly Caribbean themes, especially themes of unity and self expression; 6) Masque and Mass ( visual art and craft /float / costume construction work; variations on the festival theme) 7) Country night performances should be no longer than 60 minutes 8) All other productions should be no longer than 120 minutes

We are of course working feverishly to receive and support whatever your country decides would best showcase your particular cultural attributes and gifts. We look forward to working with you, to welcoming and taking excellent care of your contingents at CARIFESTA X! Remember…the world is watching! We must magnificently perform.

CARIFESTA X ELEMENTS OF THE FESTIVAL

The following are the main elements of the festival and their brief descriptions. Countries are invited to send contingents to participate in these and any other event they wish to include which are in keeping with the broad conceptual design outlined before.

1. . EVENT - DESCRIPTION Opening and Closing Ceremon ies 2. - Cultural Show and Parade of Contingents Culinary Arts 3. - Showcasing of Country’s’ Cuisine Festival Arts 4. - Country specific Celebrations Literary Arts 5. - Book Fair, Poetry and Prose Performing Arts 6. - Music, Dance, Drama Philatelic Arts 7. - Exhibitions of Stamps – Individual/National collection Visual Arts 8. - Display of Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, Paintings, etc. - Interaction by way of Workshops/Performances/ Community Festivals 9. Exhibitions of Arts Forms of visiting Delegations and Local Communities.

Grand Cultural Market and Trade Fair - Entertainment area and venue for Country Exhibitions of Art and Crafs and other 10. Cultural Produce CARIFESTA Calypso 11. - Clash of Caribbean Calypso Champions CARIFESTA Chutney 12. - Clash of Caribbean Chutney Champions - Workshops, performances, exhibitions of the Arts by and for young people Youth Village 13.

Fashion Focus 14. - Display and Exhibition of Caribbean Fashion and Styles - Performances by and Awards Ceremonies for Caribbean Icons Signal Events 15.

- Shows by Top Caribbean Artistes of various Music Forms and Styles Super Concerts 16.

17. a Masquerade / Speech bands FOLK ELEMENTS m Indigenous 18. FIRST PEOPLES FORUM Symposia 19. - Discussions on aspects of Culture and Art Activities of the Indigenous Peoples 20. - Celebrations, Meetings and Rituals of Indigenous Peoples

CARIFESTA X MAIN VENUES Summary of the main venues identified and being prepared to host activities for CARIFESTA X. Details about each venue can be found in the following pages .

LOCATION NO ACTIVITIES VENUE REGION 01 Opening and Closin g Guyana National Stadium Providence 4 Ceremonies

02 Super Concerts Guyana National Stadium (Georgetown) 4

03 Grand Market National Exhibition Site Sophia (Georgetown) 4

04 Performing Arts National Cultural Centre (Georgetown) 4

05 Performing Arts Thea tre Guild (Georgetown) 4

St. Rose’s High School (Georgetown)

Bishop’s High School (Georgetown)

Tain Campus (Berbice) 6

Lichas Hall (Linden) 10

06 Symposia Guyana National Convention Centre (Georgetown) 4

07 Prose/Poetry Reading Umana Yana (Georgetown ) 4

08 Prose/Poetry Reading Queens College Auditorium (Georgetown) 4

09 Book Fair National Library (Georgetown) 4

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10 Calypso/Chutney Lichas Hall Linden 10 Competition

11 Calypso/Chutney National Park (Georgetown) 4 Competition

12 Hospitality Villag e Carifesta Sports Complex (Georgetown) 4

13 Visual Arts Gymnasium – –(Georgetown) 4 (Georgetown)

Castellani House–(Georgetown) 4

African Heritage Museum–(Georgetown) 4

National Museum–(Georgetown) 4

Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology(Georgetown) 4

Burrowes School of Art–(Georgetown) 4

Watooka Sports Club-(Linden) 10 Linden

Cara Lodge–(Georgetown) 4

Bishop High School–(Georgetown) 4

Tain Campus-(Berbice) 6 Berbice

14 Philatelic Arts Bank of Guyana 4 (Georgetown)

National Museum 4

15 Communi ty Festival Lichas Hall 10 Linden

16 Community Festival Multilateral Secondary School 2 Essequibo

17 Community Festival Skeldon Community Centre 6 Berbice

18 Community Festival Albion Community Centre 6 Berbice

Blairmont Community Centre 6

19 Community Festival New Amsterdam City Hall 6 Berbice

20 Community Festival Uitvlugt Community Centre Ground 3 West Coast

21 Film Festival Water Street 4 (Georgetown)

22 Film Festival Lichas Hall 10 Linden

CARIFESTA X ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

CARIFESTA X is being run by the Government of Guyana through its Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. The main governing body is the CARIFESTA Board which directs and oversees the operations of the CARIFESTA X Secretariat. The CX Secretariat directs and co-ordinates the work of over 18 sub-committees with a total of over 170 persons. The Secretariat also co-ordinates activities between CARICOM, other international agencies, participating countries, the public and other interested persons and organizations.

The Board meets once a month to review reports submitted by the 18 Sub- Committees on the progress achieved in respect to the hosting of CARIFESTA X.

The CARIFESTA Board consists of members from the following:

1. Ministry of Public Works. 2. Ministry of Tourism. 3. Ministry of Finance 4. Ministry of Home Affairs 5. Ministry of Health. 6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs 7. Ministry of Amerindian Affairs 8. Ministry of Local Government. 9. Ministry of Education 10. Representative from GINA. 11. Rep from CBJ Airport. 12. Rep from UG

13. Rep from City Council. 14. Regional Representation. 15. Rep from the Private Sector. 16. Rep from the musicians. 17. Rep from theatre 18. Rep from literary Arts 19. Rep from the visual Arts. 20. Rep from Craft 21. Rep from Culinary Arts

SUB COMMITTEES The following is a list of sub –committees which were formed in July 2007 and which have been meeting at least bi-weekly in order to develop plans, budgets and activities to support visiting contingents to Guyana.

a. Accommodation b. Accreditation and Liaisons c. Book d. Culinary Arts e. Dance f. Drama g. Fashion h. Film i. Medical and Public Safety j. Music k. Opening and Closing Ceremonies l. Philatelic m. Program Management n. Public Relations and Marketing o. Security p. Symposia q. Transportation r. Venue Preparations s. Visual Arts t. Volunteers u. Youth and Children

Details of each committee can be found in the appendices.

CARIFESTA SECRETARIAT

The CARIFESTA Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the festival. It is currently staffed by 25 persons including the CEO, Artistic Director, Logistics Director, Liaison Officer, Administrative Officer, Finance Officer, Public Relations Officer, and several program assistants.

COUNTRIES INVITED

The countries invited to CARIFESTA X are Caribbean, South and Central America Countries from the Caribbean Diaspora.

SECTION 3 CARIFESTA X EVENTS

VISUAL ARTS

CARIFESTA defines the Caribbean in a unique and valuable manner by highlighting our various strengths through the very best of our cultural efforts. The Visual Arts Committee of CARIFESTA X aims to continue this tradition through a number of exhibitions of high- quality artwork. Below is an overview of the Visual Arts events we have planned.

There will be four groups of activities involving the visual arts:

1. Signal Exhibitions 2. Country Exhibitions 3. Special Events 4. Guyanese Art Events

1. Signal Exhibitions

We have planned several signal exhibitions featuring an outstanding artist or a unique art form of our region. These will include: The Art of the Djuka, Haitian (Voodoo) Art, Philip Moore, Le Roy Clarke, Ras Ishi Butcher, Ras Akeym.

2. Country Exhibitions

Countries are invited to participate in the Country Exhibitions. We encourage countries to send work which reflects the strengths of their visual arts, and show established and current trends in their national art production. These would be housed in two large areas in Georgetown so as to create a “conversation” among the visual imaginations of the different countries.

Space Allotments:

Each country will be allotted a space of 25’ x 25’ (7.62 meters square).

3. Special Events a. Child Art Exhibition and Competition

Countries are invited to participate in this competition which aims to promote the involvement of young people in CARIFESTA. Firstly, each country is asked to mount a national exhibition and competition of child art at which winners would be adjudged. Secondly, the country winners will form part of a grand competition and exhibition in Guyana. The site for this grand exhibition is the Guyana Teachers Union Hall in Georgetown. Please see the accompanying document on this competition. b. Workshops

CARIFESTA presents an opportunity for the dissemination of art forms and techniques. Countries are invited to propose workshop activities for CARIFESTA X and to each propose one of their artists who could conduct one such workshop. Workshops could take the form of practical demonstrations, slide-shows/power-point presentations etc. The Workshops should be approached as opportunities for “information exchange”, where artists share unique techniques and discuss ideas. The focus should be on providing information about techniques, forms of art, etc and not on the history of the artist or his/her works etc. Workshops could be conducted in any of the visual or plastic arts. Workshops will be held at the Burrowes School of Art which will be transformed into an “Art Village” for this purpose. c. Public Art

The Guyana government envisages the creation of a trail of public artwork as a legacy of CARIFESTA X. Ten such projects are envisaged, five of which would be created by Guyanese artists. Countries are invited to submit proposals for the creation of the remaining works and to identify artists who would be suited to participate in these projects. Such artists should submit designs for the work they propose. The public artworks would include sculpture, murals, installations and other work which would be erected in and around Georgetown. They may be created by individual artists, or by artists working in collaboration. d. Street Art Markets

Countries are invited to participate in this activity. Space will be provided in popular locations for “street artists”: artists who produce small sculpture, basketwork, beadwork, and other kinds of craftwork to display work for sale.

4. Guyanese Art Events

Among the Country Exhibitions, Guyana will seize the opportunity to put various aspects of our visual arts on display. These will include:

• Exhibitions of work from the National Collection • Exhibitions of individual outstanding Guyanese Artists in Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles and Photography.

• An exhibition of Folk Art. • Exhibitions of Ethnic Art, including the art of the Lokono and other Indigenous Peoples. • A documentary and guided tours of our unique Colonial architecture. • Gallery exhibitions featuring the special collections of private galleries and collectors.

Important Notes : • Please indicate whether your country will be participating in the CARIFESTA X Visual Arts exhibitions and events by June 15 th , 2008.

• Please indicate the specific events that you intend to participate in (i.e. Country .

• Exhibitions, Workshops, Street Art, etc. as listed on the “Participation in Visual Arts” form).

• Catalogue Notes should be submitted by June 16 th , 2008.

Sketches/designs for Public Artwork should be submitted by May 14, 2008. Please submit electronically to: [email protected].

Countries which will mount exhibitions of Artwork at CARIFES TA X are requested to submit the specific technical information. This information will be used to make exhibition catalogues, serve as promotional material, assist with registration of CARIFESTA X artists, and create a databank of festival artists. The forms for submission of this information can be found in Section 4: forms and instruction. See forms V1 and V2 .

DRAMA

Excellence in dramatic productions has been a highlight of many CARIFESTAs in the past. The appearance of several of the region’s foremost playwrights and dramatists at CARIFESTA has not only served to galvanize their creative power but to fashion, shape and nurture what can be considered nacient Caribbean dramatic forms. CARIFESTA X will highlight, examine and support this process by hosting the following dramatic productions from visiting contingents as well as producing a signal Guyanese dramatic event for CARIFESTA X.

Specifically, the drama segment of the festival aims to:

• Showcase the current state of theatre in the region and Guyana

• Encourage dialogue between practitioners of theatre across the region

• Improve the skills of theatre practitioners, to widen the pool of trained practitioners and support them in possible tangible terms beyond CX;

• Provide a forum for people interested in theatre to participate and learn about the theatre;

• Record, preserve and disseminate in electronic and other forms the dramatic materials presented.

In order to do this and in keeping with this year’s theme and focus, countries are encouraged to send works which fit into the following general areas:

• Caribbean classic plays ( remounts of old plays which are considered irreplaceable and evergreen parts Caribbean dramatic fare); • New works ( new works and plays by young playwrights which reflect new dramatic direction or avante guard innovations) • Locally derived dramatic forms ( reflecting indigenous elements and developments ) • Plays reflecting folk idiom and distinctly Caribbean themes.

Performance Venues: Plays will be performed at the following venues whose specifications are included in the appendices:

National Cultural Centre (Georgetown ) Theatre Guild Playhouse (Georgetown) St. Roses High School (Georgetown) Bishops High School (Georgetown) Lichas Hall (Linden) Beribice High School ( Berbice) Anna Regina Multilateral (Essequibo)

There are also ample opportunities and venues for productions which can be performed in unconventional spaces such as Street theatre, dinner theatre and venues such as churches, sea walls, fields, gardens etc.

In addition to performances, the following other opportunities will be available to participating contingents and interested parties:

• Drama Workshops • Out of Town Travel – Mobile Outreach • Theatre Tete and Tete Lounge • Special Youth Centered Productions and activities in Drama

General Guidelines • The drama Committee of CARIFESTA X will make every effort to ensure that your production is supported in every way possible once you are in Guyana. You will appreciate that in order for us to adequately meet all your technical requirements all information should reach is with utmost timeliness.

• It is to be noted that it is most likely that any technical personnel whom you send will work along with counterpart technical teams provided by Guyana. It would be necessary, therefore, for those persons to precede the production by no less than 48 hours.

• It should be recalled that various types of patrons of all ages would be attending performances. As such suitable performances would be an asset.

Countries which will mount dramatic productions at CARIFESTA X are requested to submit the specific technical information. This information will be used to make programmes, serve as promotional material, assist with registration of CARIFESTA X dramatists, assignment of venues and create a databank of festival dramatists. The forms for submission of this information can be found in Section 4: forms and instruction. See form D1.

LITERARY ARTS The literary arts committee is fulfilling the following mandate:

• To formulate innovative ways to renew interest in and evoke an appreciation of literature, sustain this interest and appreciation.

• To put the pleasure back into reading, making literature fun.

• To encourage emerging writers and new writings in the region.

• To create a climate which will benefit each aspect of the literary arts including reading, writing, editing, illustrating, copyrighting, publishing, marketing.

• To use occasion to plan a regional book fair every other year, alternating with the hosting of CARIFESTA.

Contact Person/s

Petamber Persaud, Head of the Literary Arts Sub-committee, telephone 592-226-0065, 592-644-1889, email: [email protected] .

The Book Fair Location This is the main literary event being organized by the CARIFESTA X book fair committee. This activity will be held on the ground floor of the National Library in Georgetown from Friday August 22 to Sunday August 31, 2008. Contingents are encouraged to bring materials both for exhibition and for sale. Booths and Exhibition Materials to be provided : Each participating book seller / exhibitor will be allotted a 20x 10 booth which will include the following: 1 table; 1 chair; 1 bookcase; two volunteers to assist with packing, oversight and sales if necessary.

Book Launches & Book Signings It is expected that at least one new book a day will be launched at CARIFESTA X. This is a wonderful opportunity for visiting authors and booksellers whom we urge to accept slots speedily as these are limited. These activities will be staged at Book

Fair locations where there will be a captured audience. CARIFESTA X will support these events. Authors and/or their agents of non-Guyanese publications are required to prepare their own fliers with information about the books, authors, and requested launch dates as soon as possible to ensure inclusion,. Public Readings Readings will be held at the National Library’s Conference Room, Queen’s College and at the Convention Centre. These readings will include establishes, celebrated and emerging writers. Book Caravan A mobile reading team will be also be rolling around the country for the duration of the festival. Honor Roll This will entail selection of ten writers to honor which will be in the form of one ceremony; plagues are to be made and erected on one location preferably the National Library compound. A competition is to be launched to select the honorees. Publications An Anthology of Writings Preparation of An Anthology of Caribbean Writings has commenced. This publication will comprise fiction, poetry and drama by Caribbean writers. Countries are urged to suggest works for inclusion and to send such contacts and materials. KAIE KAIE, a literary and cultural journal, will be resuscitated; the first issue is to capture all elements of Carifesta X.

Countries which will s end literary artists, publishers and booksellers to CARIFESTA X are requested to submit some specific technical information. This information will be used to make programmes, serve as promotional material, assist with registration, assignment of venues and create a databank of festival and so on. The forms for submission of this information can be found in Section 4 : forms and instruction. See form L1.

SYMPOSIA The symposia will be held at the National Convention Centre from 24 th – 29 th August. There will be a Grand Opening Symposium on the 24 th August at 19:00hrs and Four Symposia on the 25th & 26 th and the 28 th & 29 th August from 17:00hrs.

The Main Theme is:

“Caribbean Culture at the Crossroads: Seeking the Past, Living the Present, Exploring the Future ”

The Grand Opening Ceremony will feature:

• A Distinguished Guest Speaker • Four (4) Panelists who are Specialist Speakers ( Scholars, Academic, Professionals) • A Moderator

The Symposia will feature:

• A Guest Speaker • Three (3) Panelists who are Specialist Speaker (Scholars, Academics, Professionals) • A Moderator

After the panelists would have made their presentations there will be an open floor discussion.

The duration of a symposium should not exceed two (2) hours.

INFORMATION FROM COUNTRIES

Countries are urged requested to identify include in their country contingents person’s who can adequately contribute to a high level of discussion on the following:

Sub Themes:

• Are We There Yet? Defining and Refining our Cultural Industries (Production, Copyright, Merchandising)

• Walk with Me: Talk to Me: Journeys of the Caribbean Imagination (Professionals/Practitioners)

• Mekkin Change: Arts and Artists in the Evolution of the Caribbean (Visual Arts)

• Expression of the Mind: Philosophy and the making of the Caribbean Nation ( CLR James; Bob Marley; Marcus Garvey; Fannon; Williams; Cezaire; Hall ; Braithwaite as well as important Literary artists)

Countries which will send academics, philosophers and experts to CARIFESTA X are requested to submit some specific technical information. This information will be used to make programmes, serve as promotional material, assist with registration, assignment of symposia panels and so on. The forms for submission of this information can be found in Section 4 : forms and instruction. See form S1.

CARIFESTA X SECURITY MEASURES

The Security committee of CARIFESTA X is cognizant of the security issues plaguing the region. As such several measures which for obvious reasons cannot be detailed are being put into place. The main points of the Guyana CARIFESTA X Security plan are as follows:

1. Each member of the delegations will be identified (at this point we are thinking of using wrist bands) and will be specially processed through immigrations and customs.

2. The delegations would be escorted to and from the airport, and to and from all the venues and on all their engagements. The escorts will include traffic escort and armed tactical escorts.

3. Security will be provided at the places where the delegations will be accommodated.

4. Security will be provided at the venues where the artistes will perform.

5. Security will be provided for all visiting dignitaries, as advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

6. Close Protection Officers (body guards) be provided as determined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports.

7. Special border security arrangements, similar to what was in place for CWC, will be put in place.

8. The Civil Defence Commission will put in place arrangements to deal with disaster management. This will be similar to what was done during CWC.

9. The Ministry of Health will have in place a comprehensive programme to deal with all health related issues. This will include vector control, food safety, port health, waste disposal management, epidemiological surveillance and control, etc.

10. The security forces will intensify its activities to ensure that incidents of crime are kept to a minimum.

11. Every participant will be accredited. Only accredited persons will have access to certain restricted areas.

YOUTH VILLAGE

The Youth Village at CARIFESTA X will be youth friendly and organized to provide edutainment for youths by youths. It will also have a number of interactive centres for youths to develop their talents and express their creativity in various forms, while at the same time addressing needs and issues affecting youths.

The village will be housed in the expansive National Park in Georgetown Guyana which will be transformed into a youth friendly space.

Objectives of the Village

• To provide a forum for showcasing talents and creative expression of youths, in a challenging and stimulating environment with a diverse mix of cultures. • To showcase the rich cultural diversity of the Caribbean. • To provide an opportunity for youths to develop basic vocational and life skills through interactive sessions. • To foster greater awareness of health and social issues affecting youths through interactive centres. • To provide entertainment and fun for youths in a safe environment.

Organization of the Village

The youth village will be organized to provide Edutainment for youths such as:

• Interactive Centres • Health • Living a life of adventure and discovery • Vocational Interactive Centres • Environmental Projects • Music Tent - • Fitness Centre • Craft Tent • Dance Hut • Technology Centre • Edutainment Centre • Youth & Business • Strategy for Youth Village

Countries including youth and child participants in their contingent s should indicate to the CARIFESTA Secretariat in Georgetown Guyana no later than June 15, 2008. Please note that chaperones must accompany all children and adolescents participating in the youth village.

CULINARY ARTS

The culinary arts events of CARIFESTA X are being organized by the Culinary Arts Subcommittee headed by Mrs. Penelope Harris head of the Carnegie School of Home Economics.

The main culinary fair will be based at the Sophia Exhibition Complex where the Grand Market and Trade Fair will be held from Aug 22 – 31.

The culinary fair would include a booth for each of the visiting country delegation, so that they can sell food from their country. The host country will provide each country delegation with a booth for display and selling of food. A common eating area for patrons will also be provided.

The committee is considering organizing some food competitions, example duck curry, fish etc. Delegations will be able to participate in these competitions.

A food art competition would be another highlight during Carifesta X.

Participating countries would be given a designated area which would be suitably outfitted for the preparation and storage of food. Participants are required to bring the following personal culinary work tools:

• Kitchen knives • Measuring Spoons and cups • Meat thermometers • Pot holders and oven bags • Pastry bags • Baking bags • Latex gloves • Aprons and overalls • Wooden spoons • Ladles • Kitchen forks

Note: Please ensure that all persons handling food are:

(i) In possession of medical/food handlers certificate. Permits must be available for inspection upon arrival at the Culinary Arts Section.

Countries which will send chefs and culinary artists to CARIFESTA X are requested to submit some specific technical information. This information will be used to make programmes, serve as promotional material, assist with registration, assignment of space, preparation of recipe book and so on. The forms for submission of this information can be found in Section 4 : forms and instruction. See form C1.

SECTION 4 FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

The following forms and instructions are necessary for proper pre-planning in support of visiting contingents. All forms have all been placed in this section for ease of reference. Please note that all participants must fill all forms with the prefix “G” (G1-Gx). Other forms which collect specific technical requirements for various disciplines are named by the first letter of the discipline for ease of reference for example forms for drama would be “D” for music would be “M”. Etc. All information is required as soon as possible. Therefore it is important to return them no later than June 10 to the CARIFESTA Secretariat in Georgetown. LIST OF FORMS FORM G1- COUNTRY/ CONTIGENT PARTICIPATION MASTER FORM FORM G2: GENERAL CONTINGENT INFORMATION FORM G3: PARTICIPATION INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION FORM V 1: VISUAL ARTS GENERAL FORM V 2: VISUAL ARTS CATALOGUE NOTE FORM FORM D 1: DRAMATIC PRESENTATION FORM N 1: DANCE PERFORMANCE FORM F 1: FASHION EXHIBITION REGISTRATION FORM L 1: LITERARY ARTS PRESENTATION FORM S 1: SYMPOSIA PARTICIPATION FORM FORM C 1: CULINARY ARTS

FORM G1

CARIFESTA X COUNTRY CONTINGENT/ PARTICIPATION

INFORMATION MASTER FORM

1. Country ______

2. Contact ______

3. Designation ______

4. Address ______

______

5. Tel. ______

6. Fax.______

7. E-mail.-______

ELEMENT PARTICIPATING NOT NOT SURE PARTICIPATING Culinary arts Dance Drama Fashion Film Literary arts Music Visual arts Symposia Masquerade band/ speech band/ junkanoo/ tok band

Amerindian elements Folk elements Other elements not listed please state

Total Number of Contingent Number Males Number Females Number Children Number Teenagers Date Arriving Date Leaving Special Requests

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: VISUAL ARTS INFORMATION

We will be participating in the Country Exhibitions: YES______NO______

If YES, please give names of artists and type of artwork:

SER Name of Artist Type of Artwork No. of pieces 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

6. Please indicate your country’s participation in the following:

a. Street Art YES ______NO______

Number of Street Artists: ______

Kinds of work to be displayed: ______

b. Workshop YES______NO______

Name of Presenter: ______

Brief description of the proposed Workshop: ______

c. Children Art YES ______NO______

d. Public Art YES ______NO______

Name of Artist(s):______

Brief description of the proposed Public Artwork (sketches/designs for the proposed work should be submitted):

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: DRAMATIC ARTS INFORMATION

1. Name of Play/Production:______

2. Author:______3. Director:______4. Estimated length of play (running time in minutes):______5. Brief Synopsis of play for publicity purpose; Include any prior review, program notes etc.______

6. Which if any of those personnel will you be bringing. Please indicate a number in the box beside each item. If you are unsure please fill in the box with the letter “U”. If you are bringing none of those persons please still fill in the number zero in each relevant category:

a. Director ( ) b. Actors/Actresses ( ) c. Other talent (Dance, musicians, painters etc related to this production) ( ) d. Stage managers ( ) e. Sound technicians ( ) f. Lighting Technicians ( ) g. Properties Managers ( ) h. Stage hands ( ) i. Costume Managers ( ) j. Dressers ( ) k. Set Designers ( ) l. Set builders ( ) m. Set Dressers ( ) n. Other please state………………………………………………………………… o.

7. Type of stage required, e.g. Proscenium arch …….. Thrust …….. Other ………….

+Special Technical requirements (Please indicate any envisaged special technical Requirements associated with your production): (E.g. Will there be need for a fly loft?)

8. Set Design : If possible please attach a copy of the set design for the production you wish to stage when you submit this for. If it is not yet available please forward it to us at your earliest opportunity.

9. Set Construction : Please indicate whether you will be shipping your set or will be

hoping to construct your set in Guyana. Yes ( ) No ( )

10. Properties: Please indicate if you will be walking with your props or you would expect that these be located in Guyana. Yes ( ) No ( )

11. Technical Plans : Please attach the lighting, properties and sound plans for this production along with this form. If those are not available by the time you complete this form, please remit them to us at your earliest opportunity thereafter.

12. Scripts : Please send the complete script of the production being planned at your earliest by no later than June 20 th , 2008.

13. Projected Arrival Time of Performers in Guyana: (It is suggested that you arrive a few days ahead of the opening to ensure adequate rehearsal time and acclimatization)

14. Request number of rehearsal hours :

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: DANCE PERFORMANCES INFORMATION

Dance activity/style:______

Size of production:______

a. Large Stage Production b. Number of Dancers______Medium Stage Production Small Stage Production

Type of Production: Indoor Production Outdoor Production Other type of Production______Technical details for the production: Dance Performing Space Photographs or drawing of décor Set pieces Props Stage Curtains Cyclorama Platforms/Risers Other…………………… How much time is needed to build, to pre-set and to dismantle the set? Please provide detailed information on your production. A comprehensive program detailing cast, synopses of acts and C/V of Principles must be attached.

Please also attach:- Set designs requirements Light designs requirements Sound requirements Special effects requirements

Other Technical equipment:- CD player DVD Player Video Player TV Set

It is expected that contingents will provide their own musical instruments etc. Should a piano or keyboard be required, please so advise.

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: LITERARY ARTS INFORMATION

ELEMENT TYPE NUMBER PUBLICATIONS AUTHORS PUBLISHERS SUBMITTING WORK FOR ANTHOLOGY BOOK SELLERS BOOK EXHIBITORS BOOK LAUNCES

AUTHORS NAME BRIEF BIO BOOKS

1. With respect of the compilation of an ANTHOLOGY OF WRITING of participating contingents, please provide details of writers willing to be part of this publication; one page poems, two-page fiction, two-page extracts of novels/plays welcomed for consideration. Shorter submissions are invited for non-English works which must be accompanied by English translation. 2. Please also provide the technical rider for your presentations 3. Promotional material sent in advance would be welcome

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: SYMPOSIA INFORMATION

NAME AREA OF THEME 1 : THEME 2: THEME 3: THEME 4: EXPERTISE Production, Professionals and Visual arts, Philosophy ; Copyright, Practitioners Film and Marley; Garvey; Merchandising share Critics James; Fanon; experiences Cesar ire; etc

Name of Symposia Participant Area of Expertise Brief Bio ( 100 words) Telephone Fax Email Mailing address

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: CULINARY ARTS INFORMATION

Si ze of Culinary Arts Delegation: No. of Females………. No. of Males …………

Names of dishes to be presented/prepared with brief description of each dish

______

E.g. Metemgee (Starchy root vegetables boiled in fresh coconut milk and served with steamed greens and meat or fish)

______

Type of preparation methods required

Off site cooking On-site cooking

On-site cooking means that the dishes will be prepared and cooked at the booth in the presence of the customers.

Off site cooking means that the dishes will be prepared and cooked at another location (working compound) and displayed in the booth.

List of food items that you need to purchase in Guyana.

______

Note: Please ensure that all persons handling food are:

(ii) In possession of medical/food handlers certificate. Permits must be available for inspection upon arrival at the Culinary Arts Section.

(ii) Kindly attach copies of recipes of dishes listed in item 5.

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: MUSIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ELEMENT TYPE NUMBER MUSIC FORM CHOIR STRING BAND STEEL BAND QUARTET ORCHESTRA SOLOIST FOLK GROUP OTHER BRIEF BIO NAME MUSICAL ITEMS GROUP BAND SOLOIST

ELEMENT NEED NUMBER SPECIAL NOTE EQUI PMENT

REHERSALS TOTAL POWER REQUIREMENTS OTHER TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OTHER ASSISTANCE (PLEASE STATE)

PLEASE ATTACH ANY PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL THAT YOU HAVE ABOUT THIS MUSICAL PERFORMANCE TO THIS FORM.

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: FASHION DISPLAY INFORMATION

Fashion Contingent will Display:

Clothing _____ Jewelry ______Accessories ______

Men’s wear _____ Women’s Wear ______Children’s Wear ______

Swimwear/ Lingerie _____ Casual Clothing _____

Urban Clothing _____ Elegantly Casual Clothing _____

Evening Clothing _____ Professional Wear _____

Fashion Designers interested in participating in

______Booth Display ______Fashion Show

______Spot Meetings ______Workshops

Total number of persons participating in Fashion:

Names of Persons Participating in Fashion:

Please see form F1 for individual registration forms for Fashion

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: SPECIAL GROUPS INFORMATION

ELEMENT TYPE NUMBER SPEECH BANDS AME RINDIANS FOLK GROUPS OTHER

NAMES BRIEF BIO DESCRIPTION OF EVENT

PLEASE ATTACH TO THIS FORM AS MUCH PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ON THIS EVENT/GROUP

PLEASE FILL THIS FORM IN BLOCK LETTERS. RETURN COPIES BY JUNE 10 TO:

CARIFESTA Secretariat 91 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, South America Tele: (592)-225-9840, 225-9845, 225-9626 Fax: (592)-225-4947/226-0501 Email: [email protected] Website: www.carifesta.net

Electronic copies are also downloadable from www.carifesta.net .

THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU IN AUGUST 2008.

Form G2

GENERAL CONTINGENT INFORMATION The following form is required of all participating countries and contingents so that adequate planning and preparations can be made for all participating contingents.

Therefore, please type or print in BLOCK LETTERS and return to the address as indicated below by June, 10, 2008.

ELEMENT INFORMATION Country Director of Culture Address Telephone Number E-Mail Head of Contingent Address Telephone Numbers Assistant Head of Contingent Address Telephone Num bers E-Mail Total Compliment of the Contingent No. Male Participants No. of Female Participants No. of Youth (24 years and under Male) No. of Youth (24 years and under Female)

FORM G3

PARTICIPANT INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION The following form is to be filled by every member of each participating contingent. One copy of the form should remain with the contingent leader in country and the other should be returned to the CARIFESTA SECRETARIAT in Guyana no later than June 10, 2008.

Please type or print in BLOCK LETTERS

ELEMENT INFORMATION Country Area of Participation Name Full Address (Home) Telephone and Fax Number E-Mail address Sex and Date of Birth Passport Number Date and Place of Issue Blood Type and All ergies Special Physical/Medical need Special Dietary Requirements Next of Kin Telephone and Fax E-Mail Any additional Information

SIGNATURES

Signature of Participant

Signature of Next of Kin Signature of Contingent Head o r other Authorized Signatory

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS 1. Three Passport size photographs are required. Please sign the back of each. Affix one to this form and place the other two in an envelope which is to be included with the form.

FORM V 1 CARIFESTA X VISUAL ARTS GENERAL COUNTRY PARTICIPATION FORM

1. Country ______

2. Contact ______

3. Address ______

______

Tel.______Fax.______

E-mail ______

4. We will be participating in the Country Exhibitions: YES______NO______

5. If YES, please give names of artists and type of artwork:

SER Name of Artist Type of Artwork No. of pieces 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

6. Please indicate your country’s participation in the following:

a. Street Art YES ______NO______

Number of Street Artists: ______

Kinds of work to be displayed: ______

b. Workshop YES______NO______

Name of Presenter: ______

Brief description of the proposed Workshop: ______

c. Children Art YES ______NO______

d. Public Art YES ______NO______

Name of Artist(s):______

Brief description of the proposed Public Artwork (sketches/designs for the proposed work should be submitted): ______

FORM V2

CARIFESTA X VISUAL ARTS - CATALOGUE NOTE FORMS

Element Information Brief Overview of Visual Arts Exhibition ( 100 words) Catalogues notes for each piece containing Name of Artist Biography of Artist (100 words) Name ( s) of Work (s) Medium of each item Dimensions of each item Name of Workshop Presenter Is item for sale or exhibit Brief Bio of Workshop Presenter ( 100 words) Name of Public Artist Brief Bio of Public Artist ( 100 words) Please note any ot her special requirements or relevant information about your visual arts participation here

Submission Details:

The forms should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]

DRAMA

FORM D 1 CARIFESTA X – DRAMATIC PRESENTATION GENERAL PARTICIPATION FORM 1. Name of Play: …………………………………………………………………………… 2. Author: …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Director: ………………………………………………………………………… 4. Estimated length of play (running time in minutes): 5. Brief Synopsis of play for publicity purpose; Include any prior review, program notes etc.

6. Which if any of those personnel will you be bringing, please indicate a number in the box beside each item. If you are unsure please fill in the box with the letter “U”. If you are bringing none of those persons please still fill in the number zero in each relevant category:

p. Director ( ) q. Actors/Actresses ( ) r. Other talent (Dance, musicians, painters etc related to this production) ( ) s. Stage managers ( ) t. Sound technicians ( ) u. Lighting Technicians ( ) v. Properties Managers ( ) w. Stage hands ( ) x. Costume Managers ( ) y. Dressers ( ) z. Set Designers ( ) aa. Set builders ( ) bb. Set Dressers ( ) cc. Other please state…………………………………………………………………

7. Type of stage required, e.g. Proscenium arch …….. Thrust …….. Other ………….

8. Special Technical requirements (Please indicate any envisaged special technical Requirements associated with your production): (E.g. Will there be need for a fly loft?)

9. Set Design : If possible please attach a copy of the set design for the production you wish to stage when you submit this for. If it is not yet available please forward it to us at your earliest opportunity.

10. Set Construction : Please indicate whether you will be shipping your set or will be hoping to construct your set in Guyana. Yes ( ) No ( )

11. Properties ; Please indicate if you will be walking with your props or you would expect that these be located in Guyana. Yes ( ) No ( )

12. Technical Plans : Please attach the lighting, properties and sound plans for this production along with this form. If those are not available by the time you complete this form, please remit them to us at your earliest opportunity thereafter.

13. Scripts : Please send the complete script of the production being planned at your earliest by not later than June 20 th , 2008.

14. Projected Arrival Time of Performers in Guyana: (It is suggested that you arrive a few days ahead of the opening to ensure adequate rehearsal time and acclimatization)

15. Request number of rehearsal hours :

a. The deadline for submission of the above is April 31 st , 2008. Submission after that date will be subject to availability of venues and may have to be modified to suit the performing space allocated.

b. Upon receipt of your specs we will forward you the dimensions of the stage upon which you will be likely to perform in order to help you prepare for the actual conditions you will face.

c. Should you require any further information or assistance please contact us at [email protected] or telephone number 592-226-2052.

We look forward to welcoming you to CARIFESTA X in August 2008.

For a digital copy of the specs please visit our website at www.carifesta.net or email us at [email protected]

FORM N 1

DANCE PERFORMANCE FORM

Countries bringing dance productions to Carifesta X are kindly asked to supply the following information by May 14 via email or hardcopy to: FAX: 592- 225-4947/226-0501 E-MAIL: [email protected]

1. Country……………………………………………………………………………

Contact…………………………………………………………………… Address……………………………………………………………………………. Tel …………...... Fax……………………… Email…………………………… 2. Dance activity/style…………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

3. Size of production:

a. Large Stage Production b. Number of dancers…………………….. Medium Stage Production Small Stage Production

4. Type of Production: Indoor Production Outdoor Production Other type of Production………………………………………………………….

5. Technical details for the production: Dance Performing Space. Photographs or drawing of décor. Set pieces Props Stage Curtains Cyclorama Platforms/Risers Other…………………… How much time is needed to build, to pre-set and to dismantle the set?

6. Please provide detailed information on your production. A comprehensive program detailing cast, synopses of acts and C/V of Principles must be attached.

Important (1): The length of the performances should be a least 20 minutes each (Dance) if they are to be in the Country Night. Solo performances will be at least one hour. Please attach:- Set design requirements Light design requirements Sound requirements Special effects requirements

Other Technical equipment:- CD player DVD Player Video Player TV Set

It is expected that contingents will provide their own musical instruments etc. Should a piano or keyboard be required, please so advise.

FORM F 1 FASHION EXHIBITORS REGISTRATION FORM

The CARIFESTA X Fashion Committee would greatly appreciate if you could fill the attached form which would allow us to have a general idea of the numbers we could be catering for at each event mentioned.

Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Miss Sonia Noel at [email protected] or Kofi Branch at [email protected] .

Looking forward to a successful Carifesta Ten!

Company Profile

Company/ Design House Name: ______

Mailing Address: ______

______

Telephone: ______(w) ______(c)

Email Address ______

Contact Person: ______

Design History

How long have you been designing?

______

What regional fashion shows have you previously showcased at? ______

______

Design Line Information

Do you produce?

Clothing _____ Jewelry ______Accessories ______

Men’s wear _____ Women’s Wear ______Children’s Wear ______

Is your product mainly

Swimwear/ Lingerie _____ Casual Clothing _____

Urban Clothing _____ Elegantly Casual Clothing _____

Evening Clothing _____ Professional Wear _____

Carifesta Participation

My company is interested in participating in

______Booth Display ______Fashion Show

______Spot Meetings ______Workshops

Signature: ______Date: ______

FORM L1

LITERARY ARTS PARTICIPATION FORM Country: Contact: Address: Telephone, Fax, Email: Details of:- 1. Type of publications for display/sale at Book Fair 2. Number of publications for display/sale at Book Fair 3. Authors/publishers planning to launch publication/s at CARIFESTA X. Please send details – titles, publishers, authors (short bio). Please indicate whether or not author/s will be present 4. Please indicate whether author/s would have interest in participating in literary tours and readings; indicate preference – poetry, prose (storytelling), drama, children literature. There must be accompanying English translations for non- English readings 5. In respect to the compilation of an ANTHOLOGY OF WRITING of participating contingents, please provide details of writers willing to be part of this publication; one page poems, two-page fiction, two-page extract of novels/plays welcomed for consideration. Shorter submissions are invited for non-English works which must be accompanied by English translation 6. Please give details of authors who will be part of your contingent 7. Please also provide the technical rider for your presentations 8. Promotional material sent in advance would be welcomed

FORM S1 SYMPOSIA PARTICIPATION FORM

Name of Country:

Name of Participant:

Area of Expertise:

Theme of Symposium this participant will contribute to:

Brief Bio of Participant: (not more than 100 words)

Contact telephone:

Contact Fax:

Contact Email:

Contact Mailing Address:

FORM C1

CULINARY ARTS PARTICIPATION FORM

1. Country Name: ……………………………………………………………………………

2. Name of Head of Delegation: .……………………………………………………………

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………….

Telephone: ………………………… Email: …………………….

3. Name of other contact person:……………………………………………………………

Address: …………………………………………………...………………………………

Telephone: ………………………… Email: ………………………

4. Size of Culinary Arts Delegation: No. of Females………. No. of Males …………

5. Names of dishes to be presented/prepared with brief description of each dish E.g. Metemgee (Starchy root vegetables boiled in fresh coconut milk and served with steamed greens and meat or fish)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………....

6. Type of preparation methods required

Off site cooking On-site cooking

On site cooking means that the dishes will be prepared and cooked at the booth in the presence of the customers.

Off site cooking means that the dishes will be prepared and cooked at another location (working compound) and displayed in the booth.

7. List of food items that you need to purchase in Guyana.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………

8. Date & time of arrival of delegation:

……………………………………………….……………………………………………………

9. Date & time of departure of delegation:

……………………………………………….……………………………………………………

Kindly attach copies of recipes of dishes listed in item 5

ACCREDITATION FOR CARIFESTA

The accreditation system is implemented for any person who would be working at various CARIFESTA venues. Each of these venues would have restricted areas, and only those with the relevant accreditation would be allowed to access these areas.

The accreditation passes produced will contain personal information of the holder, including the name, country, organization and photograph.

The passes are worn around the neck and would be checked on entry to the venue, and the relevant areas within the venues. The passes must be clearly displayed at all times by the pass holder.

The passes will be of two broad categories, a general and a venue specific pass.

GENERAL PASS The general pass would allow access to all CARIFESTA sites.

SPECIFIC PASS While the specific passes with allow access to specific CARIFESTA sites.

There will be several categories of passes which would be color coded, these include:

a. Media and Broadcaster – Black b. Official - Green c. Security, Police and Medical – White d. Service Provider - Yellow e. Country Delegations – Red f. Volunteers - Blue

If a pass is lost or stolen, then this must be reported immediately so that the relevant action would be taken. Individuals forgetting their pass at hotel or at home would be required to return to their hotel to uplift same. No exceptions would be made.

An accreditation office is established at the CARIFESTA Secretariat in Middle Street, Georgetown. The opening period for the accreditation centre is from 8am to 4pm daily. These hours will be extended to 9pm from August 15 to 31.

Delegations would be required to send the bio data of their delegates by July 15 in advance of the event so that the necessary passes can be prepared.

SECTION 5 SHIPPING , CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS Documentation and Customs requirements It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to uplift appropriate documentation (certificates of origin, CARICOM Invoice, Commercial Invoices export licenses, etc.) to export or re-import goods from/into their respective countries. The Government of Guyana is requesting that you comply with strict adherence to the requirements listed above. Advance Shipping Information Required CARIFESTA X 2008 SECRETARIAT must receive a packing list with the following information by………………………………………………….to facilitate clearance of products with the Guyana Revenue Authority and Customs Administration. • Name of Exhibitor/Company • Name of Exporter (if different) • Country of Origin of Goods • Values of and Quantities of Items • Dates of Exportation to Guyana • Estimated Date and Time of Arrival of Goods

Estimated Date and Time of Arrival of Exhibitor/Exporter (Please advise CARIFESTA Secretariat: (592) 225-9626 or 225-9840/45)

No discrepancies must exist between the products brought in and the previous list/documentation submitted via electronic medium or postal services. There must be adequate and correct documentation in respect of the origin of goods. • Guyana or United States dollars must be used. • All documents must be completed in English • Exhibitors/Exporter are required to provide two (2) sets of all documents

Sample goods will be allowed free into Guyana. Goods shipped in commercial quantities will be subject to the appropriate duties and Value Added Tax and Excise Tax where applicable. CARIFESTA Secretariat will provide the appropriate duty percentage applicable for products being imported into Guyana in commercial quantities.

SHIPPING OF EXHIBITS

Exhibitors are required to pay all costs for shipping, customs clearance and delivery prior to the release of their goods in Guyana. All cargo shipment must arrive in Guyana by………………………………….to facilitate and expedite clearing of goods. If for any reason your shipment is delayed, CARIFESTA Secretariat must be notified immediately. All Shipments are to be consigned to:-

CARIFESTA X 2008 C/o CARIFESTA Secretariat 91 Middle Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, South America

Each case/crate must be clearly marked as follows:- (Name of Exhibitor) C/o CARIFESTA X 2008 CARIFESTA Secretariat 91 Middle Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana, South America

Amount of Cases / Crates (1 of 5/ 2 of 5 etc.) Made in (Country of Origin)

Immigration and Visa Requirements

The citizens from listed countries do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to Guyana. A valid Passport is required.

Any citizen from listed countries who wishes to travel to Guyana for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the Embassies or nearest consulate .

No visa for the following countries:

North America The United States of America and Canada

Western Europe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Finland and Sweden

Commonwealth Australia and New Zealand

Asia Japan, the DPRK and the Republic of Korea

CARICOM Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

For countries not listed above please refer to the Embassy of the Republic of Guyana, Washington, D.C.

In the United States of America, applications may be sent to either of the following offices:

Embassy of the Republic of Guyana 2490 Tracy Place, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20008 Tel: 202) 265-6900 Fax: (202) 232-1297

Guyana Consulate General 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 304

New York. N.Y. 10017 Tel: (212) 527-3215, Fax: (212) 527-3229

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO GUYANA FOR CITIZENS OF OTHER COUNTRIES

1. Application for visas must be made on the prescribed forms at those overseas missions and consulate offices which are authorized to issue visas. Application forms are free of charge.

2. Applicants residing in countries or states where there are no Guyana Missions or consulate offices are required to route their journey so as to be able to uplift a visa at a convenient point en route to Guyana.

3. Applications for visas may be also done through the mail.

REQUIREMENTS:

4. The following documents shall be presented when applying for a visa:-

a. Completed visa application form in triplicate;

b. Valid passport (at least six months validity);

c. Three recent passport size photographs;

d. Evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of the visit, or proof of other satisfactory arrangements of applicant's support while in Guyana; and

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

5. The completed application form, as well as evidence of travel plans, shall be submitted to any Guyana Mission or Consular Representative for consideration. If an interview is required, the applicant will be informed of the date and time.

6. Applications received via the mail must be accompanied by a Money Order in the value of US$5.00 to cover the cost of registered return postage. PERSONAL CHECKS WOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED.

NOTES:

(a) There is no assurance that a visa would be issued, and any preparation or plan made for the journey would be done at the applicant's own risk.

(b) Failure to complete the form properly as well as to provide supporting documents will delay the processing of the application.

(c) Under normal conditions, applications for visas should be submitted six weeks in advance of the proposed date of travel.

(d) The granting of a visa does not necessarily guarantee entry into Guyana. Entry will be dependent upon satisfying the usual Immigration requirements/procedures at the port of entry.

(e) A visitor who without permission breaches his/her condition of entry while in Guyana may become eligible for deportation.

(f) Employment could be paid or unpaid, and includes religious occupation.

Persons wishing to extend their visas may apply at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Georgetown, Guyana.

* Departure Tax from Guyana is $4000GY or $20US and is payable at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Departure tax for visiting contingents is likely to be waived.

SNAP SHOT OF SOME MAIN VENUES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAIN VENUES

SUB COMMITTEE HEADS CONTACT DETAILS

SUB – SER NAME COMMITTEE TELE # EMAIL (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 01 Mr. Moha med Sattaur PR & Marketing 624 -7938 [email protected] 02 Mr. Majeed Hussain Volunteers 227 -2095, 277 -4031 [email protected] 03 Dr. Paloma Mohamed Drama 652 -8652 [email protected] 04 Mr. Philbert Gajadhar Visuals Arts 647 -5594 [email protected] 05 Ms. Penelope Harris Culinary Arts 226 -2441, 226 -115 [email protected] 06 Mr. Petamb er Persaud Book Exhibition 226 -0065, 644 -1889 [email protected] 07 Mr. Cecil Bovel l Music 225 -3803, 617 -6171 [email protected] 08 Ms. Linda Griffith Dance 226 -2088 Nil 09 Mr. Al Creighton Literary Arts 225 -0908 [email protected] om 10 Dr. James Rose Symposia 218 -1547 [email protected] 11 Mr. Martin Goolsarran Film 227 -1566, 623 -7306 [email protected] 12 Ms. Sonia Noel Fashion 684 -8129 [email protected] 13 Mr. Ramesh Ghir Transportation 261 -2244 [email protected] 14 Col. Lindon Ross Philatelic Arts 225 -9840, 225 -9845 [email protected] 15 Col Lindon Ross Numismatic 225 -9840, 225 -9845 [email protected] 16 Mr Mohamed Sattaur Media 624 -7938 ceo@ncnguyana .com 17 Mr Alfred King Edutainment 226 -9078 [email protected]

MAP OF GUYANA

Accommodation in Guyana

Your Stay in Guyana will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have. Guyana’s Accommodations include a number of Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast Facilities, Resorts and Inns with facilities ranging from Standard to First Class. Our accommodations cater for the Pleasure and Business Travellers with rates from US$30 to US$200per night. Amenities offered at our accommodations varies and include Hot and Cold Water, Conferences Rooms, Local and International Restaurants and Bars, Transportation Services, WiFi, Swimming Pool, Guided Tours, and much more augmented with an Exceptional Warm and Genuine Guyanese Hospitality.

To access our online accommodation listing and their website and E-mail links, kindly visit the Carifesta Website at www.carifesta.net .

For more specific accommodations requests, feel free to contact our

Accommodation and Visitor Experience Coordinator – Mr. Ohene K.B. Koama at

E-mail: [email protected] or Tel: (592) 225 9845, (592) 225 9840.

Total Accommodation Information Total Rooms # Occupancy More info

Located walking distance from the Local Market and 5 to 15 1 minutes drive from the Major Cara Lodge Carifesta Venues

Address: 294 Quamina Street 62 31 South Cummingsburg, Georgetown

Telephone: (592) 225-5301-8

Fax: (592) 225 5310

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.carahotels.com

Located next to the Promenade Garden and 5 to 15 minutes drive 2 from the Major Carifesta Venues Cara Suites 32 16 Address: 176 Middle Street, Georgetown

Telephone: (592) 226-1612

Fax number: (592) 226-1541

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.carahotels.com

Located just opposite the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 3 drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Sea Breeze Hotel Address: 8 Pere Street, Kitty 38 15 Telephone: (592) 223-9808

(592) 225-0524

(592) 226-2204

Fax number: (592) 225 -0622

E-mail: [email protected]

4 Ocean View International Hotel Located just opposite the Address: Public Road Liliendaal, East Coast Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes Demerara 156 78 drive from the Major Carifesta Telephone: (592) 222-5429-33 Venues

Fax number: (592) 222-4722

E-mail: [email protected]

5 The Hotel Tower Located in Central Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes drive from Address: 74-75 Main Street the Major Carifesta Venues P.O. Box 101010

Cable Tower, Telex GY2257 160 78 Georgetown Guyana

Telephone: (592) 227-2011-5

Reservations: (592) 227-0454-6

Fax number: (592) 225-6021

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.hoteltowerguyana.com

6 Located just opposite the Le Meridien Pegasus Guyana Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes

Address: Seawall Road, Kingston drive from the Major Carifesta Venues P.O.Box101147 260 130

Georgetown, Guyana

Telephone: (592) 225 -2853 -9

Fax: (592) 225-3703

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.lemeridien-pegasus.com

7

Ariantze Hotel, Sidewalk Café and Jazz Club Located next to the Promenade Address: 176 Middle Street, Georgetown Gardens and 5 to 15 minutes 11 Telephone: (592) 226-5363 22 drive from the Major Carifesta Venues (592) 225-4634

(592) 227-0152

Fax number: (592) 227-0210

E-mail Address: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.ariantzesidewalk.com

8 Wind Jammer International Cuisine and Comfort Inn Located walking distance from Address: 27 Queen Street, Kitty the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes Georgetown, Guyana 60 27 drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Telephone: (592) 227-7478

(592) 226-3407

Fax: (592) 223-6583

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.windjammer.com

9 Blue Wave Apartments

Address: 8-9 North Road Bourda, Located in Central Georgetown Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Telephone: (592) 226-1417/8 50 22 (592) 227-8897

(592) 226-4295

Fax number: (592) 226-2742

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.bluewave-gy.com

Located 10 minutes from the Guyana National Stadium and 5 10 to 15 minutes drive from the M’s Ville Apartments Major Carifesta Venues 26 13 Address: 230 Anaida Avenue, Eccles

East Bank Demerara

Telephone: (592) 233-2409-11

Fax number: (592) 233-2724

E-mail: [email protected]

Located in Central Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes drive from 11 the Major Carifesta Venues Palace de Leon Apartments

Address: 60 Croal Street

Georgetown, Guyana 118 59 Telephone: (592) 227-7019 3LOCATIO 3 (592) 225-7187 NS LOCATI (592) 226-9274 ONS

(592) 226-4349

Email: [email protected]

Located in a residential area and 5 to 15 minutes drive from the 12 Raddison Suites Major Carifesta Venues Address: 83 Laluni Street, Queenstown Georgetown

Telephone: (592) 227-4983 50 25 (592) 227-5011

Fax number: (592) 226-2145

Number in U.S: (732) 938-9525

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.guyanahotel.com

Located in a quiet residential area and 5 to 15 minutes drive 13 from the Major Carifesta Venues Brandsville

Address: 89-90 Pike Street, Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana. 6 Apts. 100 Telephone: (592) 226-1133 5 Suites

(592) 227-0989 24 Rooms (592) 231-7000

Fax: (592) 231-7001

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.brandsville.net

Located in Central Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes drive from 14 the Major Carifesta Venues Arlington Apartments 26 13 Address: 93 Smythe Street, Georgetown

Telephone: (592) 225-8981

Tele. fax : (592) 227 -5686

Email: [email protected]

15 Royal Regency Suites/ Hotel Located in Central Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes drive from Address: 98 Hadfield Street, the Major Carifesta Venues Georgetown, Guyana. 27 9 Sts.

Telephone: (592) 225-4785 50 21 Rms.

(592) 226-0575

(592) 226-0621

Fax: (592) 226-0531

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.shivrajs.com

Located walking distance from Water Chris Hotel the Promenade Garden and 5 to 16 Address: 184 Waterloo Street, 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues

South Cummingsburg, 32 16 Georgetown, Guyana

Telephone: (592) 226-5257

(592) 225-3280

(592) 227-1980

Fax: (592) 227-3266

Email: [email protected]

17 24 12 Residence Inn Located in a Residential area Address: R8 Eping Avenue, and 5 to 15 minutes drive from Bel – Air - Park, the Major Carifesta Venues

Georgetown, Guyana

Telephone: (592) 225-9648

Fax: (592) 225-9646

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.roraimaairways.com

18 Grand Coastal Inn Located 15 to 20 minutes drive Address: 2 Area M Plantation from Georgetown and 20 to 35

Le Resouvenir, minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues 38 19 East Coast Demerara,

Guyana

Telephone: (592) 220-1091

Fax: (592) 220-1498

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.grandcoastal.com

Grand Coastal Lodge 19 Address: 144 West Half Regent Road, Located in Central Georgetown Bourda, and 5 to 15 minutes drive from

Georgetown, Guyana the Major Carifesta Venues

Telephone: (592) 231-7674 32 16

Fax: (592) 231-7047

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.grandcoastal.com

20 Located walking distance from City Vilas the Botanical Gardens, the Zoo

Address: 310-312 Church and Irving Streets, and 5 to 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Georgetown, Guyana 42 21

Telephone: (592) 227-2711

Fax:

Email:

Kanuku Suites 21 Located in a quiet residential Address: Lot 123 Section M Campbellville area and 5 to 15 minutes drive Telephone: (592) 227-8176 20 from the Major Carifesta Venues 40

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.kanukusuites.com

Le Dragoon 22 2 room Address: 300 Thomas Street, 4 Apartme

North Cummingsburg nt

Telephone: (592) 640-0702

Email: [email protected]

Located next to the Guyana Buddy’s International Hotel National Stadium and 5 to 15 23 Address: Providence Stadium Site minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues 250 East Bank Demerara 500

Telephone: (592) 265 -7001

Email: [email protected]

Located 10 minutes from Central O & A Suites Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes 24 Address: Gafoor Group of Companies drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Cummings Lodge, ECD 4 24 Telephone: (592) 227-5870

Email: [email protected]

Located walking distance from Ocean Spray Hotel the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 25 Address: 46 Stanley Place Kitty, Georgetown drive from the Major Carifesta Venues 20 Telephone: (592) 225-3911 40 (592) 623-1329

Email: [email protected] Website: www.oceanspray.co.gy

Tropical View Hotel 26 Address: 33 Cambell Avenue Campbellville, Located on the out-skirts or Central Georgetown and 5 to 15 Georgetown minutes drive from the Major CARIFESTA Venues Telephone: (592) 227-2216 22 (592) 227-2229 44

(592) 227-2217

Email: [email protected]

Located in Central Georgetown Imataka Hotel and 5 to 15 minutes drive from 27 Address: Regent Street Georgetown the Major Carifesta Venues 15 Telephone: (592) 227-1992 30

Fax: (592) 227 2063

Email: [email protected]

Atlantic Inn & Tours Located walking distance from 28 Address: 56 first Avenue Subryanville the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes Georgetown 32 16 drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Telephone: (592) 226-7613

Email: [email protected]

Located in a residential area and Ease Chalet & The Golden Hearts Club 5 to 15 minutes drive from the 29 Address: 115 Aubrey Baker Street Major Carifesta Venues 36 18 South Ruimveldt, Georgetown

Telephone: (592) 218-4954-5

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.easechalet.com

Located in Central Georgetown Sleepin Guess House and 5 to 15 minutes drive from 30 Address: 24 Brickdam, Georgetown the Major Carifesta Venues 20 Tel: (592) 227-3452 40

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sleepininternationalhotel.com

Located in the Heart of the Le Grande Penthouse Capital City of Georgetown and 5 31 Address: Lot 6 Commerce Street, Georgetown to 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues

Telephone: (592) 227-3494 60 30

(592) 227 -3499

(595) 227-3525

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.legrandpenthouse.com

Located 3 minutes walk from the Zoom Inn Square of the Revolution and 5 32 Address: Croal Street, Georgetown to 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues

Telephone: (592) 227-7610 50 Email: [email protected] 100

Website: www.zoominnhotel.com

Located a few minutes walk from Sunset View the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 33 Address: Lot 1 David St. & Stanley Place drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Kitty, Georgetown

24 Telephone: (592) 223-6416 48 (592) 612-0250

Email: [email protected],gy

Located 5 minutes walk from the Kings Plaza Local Market and 5 to 15 34 Address: Main Street, Georgetown minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues 33 Telephone: (592) 225-7775 66

(592) 225-7801

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.geocities.com/king_plaza

Located 10 minutes drive from Leisure Inn Suites Central Georgetown and 5 to 15 35 Address: 17 Delph Street, Campbellville, minutes drive from the Major Georgetown Carifesta Venues

Telephone: (592) 226-8990 20 10 Fax: (592) 226-2543

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.leisureinngy.com

Sleepin Guest House Located 3 minute s drive from the Botanical Gardens and 5 to 15 36 Address: 151 Church Street minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Alberttown

Georgetown

Telephone: (592) 223-0991/2 32 16

(592) 223-9010

Fax: (592) 231-7667

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sleepinguesthouse.com

Located walking distance form the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 37 drive from the Major Carifesta City Holiday Inn Venues

Address: 314 Sheriff Street

Campbellville, Georgetown. 34 15 Telephone: (592) 225-4425

(592) 226-2642

Fax number: (592) 226-2665

Email:

Website:

El Dorado Inn Located within walking distance from the Local Market and 5 to 38 Address: 295 Quamin & Thomas Street 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues South Cummingsburg

Telephone: (592) 225-3966

(592) 225-3967 9

Fax: (592) 225-3943 20

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.eldorado-inn.com

La Belle Apartments, Restaurant & Bar Located within walking distance form the National Cultural Centre 39 Address: 64 Norton St, Lodge, Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Telephone: (592) 225-3128

(592) 225-3129 16 32 (592) 225-5015

Email: [email protected]

Website: netstategy.com/labelle

Located just off Central Melborne Inn Georgetown and 5 to 15 minutes 40 Address: 29 Sheriff St. Georgetown drive from the Major Carifesta Venues

Telephone: (593) 226-7050 20 10 (592) 223-9708

Email: [email protected]

Website www.geocities.com/melbournebds

Located 45 minutes from Splashmin’s Fun Park & Resort Georgetown and 45 to 50 41 Address: Linden Highway, Madewini Creek minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Venues 24 Telephone: (592) 223-7301-3 48

Fax: (592) 225 -6052

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.splashmins.com

Located just opposite the Tourist Villa Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 42 Address : 14 Sheriff Street drive from the Major Carifesta Venues 95 5th Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown

Telephone : (592) 227-2199 13 (592) 223-0819 26

(592) 223-0819

(592) 231-4110

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.touristvillagy.com

Located 3 minutes driving Twin Suites Hotel distance form the Guyana 43 Address : 512 Republic Park National Stadium and 5 to 15 minutes drive from the Major 18 Telephone : (592) 223-6895 Carifesta Venues 36 (592) 233-6894

Email : [email protected]

Located 3 minutes driving Juan’s Lodge distance form the Guyana 44 Address : Republic Park, E.B.D National Stadium and 5 to 15 minutes drive from the Major

Telephone : (592) 223-6320 Carifesta Venues

25 (592) 233-6322 50 (592) 233-6323

Fax : (592) 233-6324

Email : [email protected]

Located walking distance from Mikel Plaza Hotel the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 45 Address : Père Street Kitty, Georgetown drive from the Major Carifesta Venues Telephone : (592) 227-3158 15 30 (592) 227-3168

Email : [email protected]

Website : www.kikelplaza.com

Located 10 minutes drive from the Cheddi Jagon International 46 Airport and 25 to 35 minutes drive from the Major Carifesta Prairie International Hotel Venues Address: 11 South Half Coverden 30 17 East Bank Demerara

Telephone: (592) 261-5032-5

Fax number: (592) 261-2359

Email: [email protected]

Located in walking distance from Brittany’s Hotel the Seawalls and 5 to 15 minutes 47 Address: 38 William St. Campbellville, drive from the Major Carifesta Georgetown Venues

Telephone: (592) 227-0766

(592) 688-1855

(592) 614-5811 22 50 Fax : (592) 227-0779

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.brittanyshotel.com

TRANSPORTATION

All delegations would arrive either overland or at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Timehri; upon arrival volunteers and liaisons would greet these members before embarking on their respective designated bus, to hotel. Provisions would also be made for the transfer of all baggage and cargo from the airport\wharfs to the various hotels.

TRANSPORTATION FOR DELEGATIONS

The transportation plan for country delegations is being finalized as information from countries comes in. The plan includes:

Airport to hotel shuttles for each delegation

Venue shuttles to performances

Designated delegation shuttles

Official shuttles

All transport is being provided free to delegations by the government of Guyana.

Additional transportation will be provided for the movement of gears, cargo and equipment to and from these locations

Moving around the capital and the rest of the country

Georgetown is Guyana’s capital city. It was so named after the British conquered the Dutch in 1812. The name originates from Fort St. George which was established at the mouth of the Demerara River as a signal station for the purpose of observing and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

Like all capitals, the city is the centre of government administration and a wide range of economic activity. Most of the streets of Georgetown are laid out in almost perfect rectangles, a legacy of our Dutch heritage. This design therefore makes it relatively easy for the stranger in town to wend his/her way around town.

The larger concentration of commercial houses is found 'downtown'. This area is bounded by Camp Street to the east and by Water Street ton the west with Lamaha Street and Brickdam being the northern and southern extremities respectively. There is however, an increasing number of businesses located further east of Camp Street in Regent Street.

BY ROAD

Transportation around the city is provided by privately owned mini buses which operate in allocated zones for which there is a well-regulated fare structure. This arrangement extends to all mini bus routes throughout the country. Taxis have freer movement around the city and into rural areas. Their fare, while generally standard, is less regulated. The network of routes had a number of identifiable starting points which are concentrated in the Stabroek area and along the Avenue of the Republic between Coral and Robb Streets. Any traffic policeman or regular commuter would willingly direct the newcomer to the relevant 'car park'.

BY RIVER

While one way of traveling to East Berbice is by ferry, mainly between Rosignol and New Amsterdam, commuters to West Demerara have a choice of road transport via the Demerara Harbour Bridge or by the Demerara River ferry from the Stabroek Market Stelling to Vreed-en-Hoop which is obliquely opposite.

The highway which begins on the West Coast of Demerara is heavily trafficked since it provides a link to Parika on the East Bank of Essequibo River which has become and important centre of economic activity in the Essequibo region. For example, speed or other types of transportation can be hired to take passengers are far as Bartica or other Hinterland resorts and back in a single day.

BY AIR

Air transportation is readily available for persons traveling to several parts of the hinterland, whether for business or for pleasure. Domestic flights depart from both Ogle Aerodrome on the East Coast of Demerara and from CBJ International Airport, Timehri. Information on their availability and movement is easily obtainable from their office and tour operators

Fare Structure

Mini busses generally have a well regulated fare structure in Georgetown as well of the rest of the country. Taxis usually charge a fixed fare for around the city and attritional costs are added as you leave the city.

MINIBUSES

Ser Location Minimum Fare (Guyana Dollars) 1 In and around Georgetown 60 2 Georgetown and its outskirts 80 3 East Bank Demerara 100 4 West Coast Demerara 140 5 East Coast Demerara 100 6 Linden 500 7 Rosignol 700 8 Timehri 400 9 Parika 400 10 Crab Wood Creek 1500 11 Lethem 14000 12 Madhia 8500

Bus Routes

Ser Routes Zones 1 Sup ena am-Charity 21 2 Georgetown -Wales 31 3 Georg etown -Parika 32 4 Stabroek -Kitty Campbelville 40 5 Stabroek -Lodge 41 6 Georgetown -Timehri 42 7 Georgetown - Linden 43 8 Georgetown - Mahaica 44 9 Stabroek - Albert 45 10 Stabroek Lodge 46 11 Stabroek -East -West 47 12 George town - Sophia 48 13 Georgetown - Rosignol 50 14 Georgetown - Crab Wood Creek 63 15 Georgetown - Madhia 72 16 Georgetown - Lethem 94

Some of the transportation you might use on your trip to Guyana

If you have any questions feel free to contact us:

Ronald Harsawack Transportation Coordinator CARIFESTA Secretariat 91 Middle Street South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Email: [email protected]