Agri Minister spreads Reg 6 Easter cheer with kite distribution

In observance of the upcoming Easter holiday, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, visited several villages in Region Six, where he distributed kites to children, as part of efforts to celebrate and preserve Guyanese Easter traditions.
Minister Mustapha told the children that President Irfaan Ali wanted every child to have kites for Easter.
As children gathered eagerly to receive their kites, community members welcomed the gesture, and expressed gratitude for the Minister’s continued outreach.
The Agriculture Minister highlighted the importance of the season, reflecting on the message of hope and renewal embodied in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He also engaged students who were preparing for NGSA, and encouraged them to do their best. Mustapha advised the students, who would be sitting the examinations on Wednesday and Thursday, to remain calm in the examination room.
Mustopha said students should be relaxed when they enter the examination room. He told them to take their time and look for the best suitable answer, and if there were questions that they did not understand or were not sure of the answer, the student should leave those questions and return to them when they would have completed all the others.
The Agriculture Minister also quizzed students on topics they should know in Social Studies.
A total of 4,450 kites were distributed in Sanvoorth and Budhan Scheme in West Canje, and Fort Ordinance and Canefield in East Canje.
Kites were also distributed Angoys Avenue, Fyrish, Chesney, Port Mourant, Bloomfield, Letter Kenny, Lancaster, Madia, Black Bush Polder, Numbers 48 and 63 Villages, and Crabwood Creek by Mustopha.
Minister Mustapha told this publication that the distribution of kites at Easter is an annual affair by the current administration.
“Even when we were in opposition we did it through the party [People’s Progressive Party] because we want to ensure that all children are happy and enjoy the Easter holiday,” he said.
Meanwhile, on the East Bank of the region more that 1,800 children from communities stretching from Mara to Glasgow received kites, toys, and other Easter goodies, thanks to an outreach initiative led by the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat.
During the distribution exercise, Minister Bharrat extended Easter greetings on behalf of President Ali and himself. He took the opportunity to encourage the children to stay committed to their education, reminding them of the government’s ongoing investments in the education sector and urging them to aim for excellence in their examinations.
Region Six Chairman, Mr. David Armogan, was also present, and shared Easter greetings on behalf of the Regional Democratic Council. He highlighted the symbolic significance of kite flying during Easter, noting that it represents the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and encouraged the children to embrace the joy of the season.
Children were also advised to fly their kites in open spaces and to avoid electrical wires, ensuring a safe and enjoyable Easter celebration.
Easter in Guyana is widely recognized not only for its vibrant kite flying tradition, but also for its deep spiritual significance.