An Integration of Guyanese Identity
By Omari Joseph @ theunspecialist
a unique product aiming to unite the region . At the moment , the declaration sounded prophetic , inevitable even . However , positive bias tainted the spectators ’ cheers of approval . When the initial enthusiasm subsided post-launch , one big question remained : What does Cricket Carnival mean for Guyana ?
President of Guyana - His Excellency Dr . Mohamed Irfaan Ali with CPL CEO . Pete Russel
A sense of excitement filled the air when His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali officially launched Cricket Carnival and Caribbean Premier League ( CPL ) 2022 at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence . It was hard to tell whether the crowd was excited for the first Carnival in Guyana since the COVID-19 pandemic or for the chance to see the Guyana Amazon Warriors lift their first title on home soil . Regardless , the words “ Cricket Carnival ” sparked a flame of expectation that quickly spread through the crowd . President Ali ’ s speech only added fuel to the flame , particularly when he emphasised that Cricket Carnival would be
The political figures at the launch were not short of words to describe what Cricket Carnival would mean for Guyana . The President focused on culture , making it clear that the carnival would be a spirited multicultural display . “ It is a fusion of the rich , vibrant Caribbean culture with the smoothness and suave of the South American culture both enjoyed here in destination Guyana , Cricket Carnival 2022 under the banner , One Guyana .”
The Minister of Culture , Youth and Sport , Charles Ramson Jr ., said that the two weeks of events would represent “... a turning point for Guyana , the creation of Guyana as a destination
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