RHTYSC celebrate Rose Hall’s 175th anniversary in grand style
Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTYSC) commenced its 175th anniversary celebration of the village of Rose Hall last Thursday, with a series of events and activities including a huge parade to mark the event.
According to a release from the RHTYSC, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency David Granger while delivering the feature address stated that the 57 founders of Rose Hall would be very proud of the Village they purchased, describing Rose Hall Town as an economic powerhouse and one which is a place on the move. The Head of State further noted that the Village was built of homes, education, churches and farms and urged the present generation to follow in the footsteps of the original founders.
The parade consisted of over 800 persons and commenced its proceedings at the Dr. Tulsi Square in Williamsburg and ended at the Area ‘H’ Ground in Rose Hall Town. President Granger took the March Past in front of the J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School and as supporters from the Guyana Defence Force, Guyana Police Force, Guyana Prison Service, Guyana Fire Service, Rose Hall Town Constabulary and other recognizable institutes were a part of the ceremony.
Secretary/CEO of the Club and Chief Organiser of the event, Hilbert Foster described the Parade as a fitting tribute to its 57 Founding Fathers who purchased the Village of Rose Hall some 175 years ago from European Planter John Henry Baird.
President David Granger proudly displays a gift he received from the RHTYSC
Some nine cricket teams from within the RHTYSC namely; Poonai Pharmacy Under-13, Farfan & Mendes Under-15, Bakewell Under-19 and Second Division, Pepsi Under-19 and Intermediate, Metro Females and Gizmos & Gadgets Under-21 and First Division, have organized a series of activities to mark the anniversary, some of which include; Cross Country Race, Fitness Walk, Domino Competition, Diabetes Clinic, Health Fair, Evening of Music among others.
Meanwhile, Regional Chairman of Region 6 David Armogan hailed Rose Hall Town as a community on the move and praised the membership of RHTYSC and its CEO. The club also handed over twelve wheelchairs, honored four outstanding females, commissioned the 175th Anniversary Monument and Unveiled a Cricket Scoreboard in honour of President Granger’s 72nd birth anniversary.
