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a welcome return of the festival to the town . Various food and roast stations were flocked by patrons waiting to get a bite of the delectable dishes offered .
On Saturday , the activities kicked off with ‘ the greasy pig ’ where skilled cowboys from ranches across the Rupununi
The Rodeo showcases the way of life of the Rupununi people and each of the delegates of the pageant brought with them their own flair from the different parts of the region , speaking at length about their respective areas , what it was known for and what changes they think would best benefit the regions Exiciting The crowd with their dance , singingand poetry talents .
And by the end of the night , the Rupununi had a new pageant queen , their first in over two years . Aside from that , however , the stalls within the rodeo ground were alive with the many tourists who had gathered for the Easter Weekend getaway .
Stalls selling the locally made Caipirinha cocktail , mixed with different local fruits were populated by those who saw
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