A series of events will set the tone for celebration of Linden Town Week in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), which will be celebrated under the theme “Re-envisioning Linden”.
From April 23 to May 01, 2023, the mining town of Linden will come alive for its annual Town Week observance, for which over 40 events have been planned.
Last weekend, the Mayor and Town Council of Linden officially launched the Town Week activities, with Mayor Waneka Arrindell outlining that the township has witnessed significant transformation from mining to business and tourism.
“We have been blessed with a vibrant Council and residents who have pride in themselves, their culture, and their Town. And this coming year will be a celebration of many aspects of our togetherness and strength. As a result of our victory in sports, we have decided to theme Town Week 2023 in black and gold,” she outlined.
Arrindell noted that the township is looking ahead to where it wants to be by 2030, and with its strategic location, she called for residents to visualise their future.
“It is an opportunity for all of us to start thinking, visualising and coining our behaviour in such a way that it opens doors. Region 10 and Linden are strategically placed in terms of location. We’re rich in wealth and other natural resources, but our richness speaks to our people, who continue to excel in sports, education, arts and craft,” she said.
The activities planned include football, basketball, volleyball, cycling, cricket, a church service, bird whistling competition, essay, debating, a teen pageant, a health fair, business expo, day tours, market day, kids’ art, seniors’ lunch, Wismar Day, reggae on the river, comedy show, coloured party, regatta, a 60s party, and the Mayor’s Ball, among others.
Linden Town Day was birthed in 1996, and right off the bat it became a flagship event. By 1998, it was extended to a three-day event, and a few years later, it became a week-long observance. Founder of the event, Norvell Fredericks, reminisced, “The event continues to grow, and has now become one of the main items on the national calendar of events, looked forward to by persons throughout the nation. Even in the diaspora, many persons look forward to come home at this time.”
Due to COVID-19, the event was halted in 2020. It restarted in 2021, and is expected to create a bigger bang this year with the series of activities planned. (G12)
