Culture of Guyana
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The Culture of the South American nation, Guyana, is very similar to that of the English speaking Caribbean. It is so similar that Guyana is included and accepted as a Caribbean Nation. Only its geographical location separates it from the rest of the English speaking Caribbean. Guyana shares similar interests with these islands in the West Indies, such as food, festive events, music, sports, etc.
Cultural events in Guyana
- Mashramani
- Pagwa
- Deepavali (Diwali)
- Folk Festival
Sports in Guyana
The major sports in Guyana are Cricket, Softball Cricket (Beach Cricket) and Football (Soccer). The minor sports in Guyana are netball, rounders, lawn tennis, basketball, table tennis, boxing, and a few others.