Home to a Blend of Cultures

As a result of its history as a colonial plantation country, Guyana has a remarkable blend of Amerindian, African, Indian, Chinese, British, Portuguese, and Dutch cultures. It is simple to understand how this lovely South American nation is a great melting pot with the most variegated culture one could dream of when you consider that Guyana is regarded as the only mainland territory of South America to be a part of the Caribbean region.

Guyana has a vibrant culture. The history of British colonialism is reflected in the vast majority of Guyana's historic buildings. With a height of 43.5 meters, Georgetown's St. George's Cathedral was previously the world's highest wooden church (143 feet). On August 24, 1892, Sir Arthur Blomfield's design was inaugurated. The cuisine of Guyanese people is likewise distinctive; it features a variety of Amerindian, European, African, East Indian, Portuguese, and Chinese foods and reflects the ethnic diversity of the nation and its colonial past. The main ritual cuisine for Hindu social and religious gatherings is the well-known dish known as "seven curry."