Easter

As in many other parts of the world, Easter is one of the most famous festivals in Guyana. Because it is a Christain celebration, masses are also held in churches. Some typical activities such as cleaning, decorating the house, visiting church, baking cakes for friends and family, and letting the children enjoy the thrill of finding Easter eggs are compulsory. However, the celebrations actually begin on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

For two weeks, schools are closed, and children prepare with their parents and friends for a unique Guyanese Easter tradition: kite-flying. Families and friends get together and spend the day at various open spaces, such as the National Park or the seawalls, where people have picnics, play games, and fly kites. Because of the wide variety of colors and sizes of kites flown throughout the day, kite flying is the most entertaining of the activities. In most cases, there is also friendly rivalry among strangers to see who has the largest and most inventive kite. Some individuals even attach razor blades to their kites in order to cut other kites, but it's all in good fun.

Location: Nationwide

Date: April