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What is the main culture in Guyana?
Guyana's culture reflects Amerindian, Nepalese, Indian, Chinese, and African influences, as well as British, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish facets. Despite being in South America, Guyana is considered a Caribbean nation. The culture, particularly in the coastal areas, is quite similar to that of the West Indies.
What is Guyana famous for?
Caribbean x South American fusion
Not only is Guyana a South American country of cowboys, rich wildlife, waterfalls, tepuis and flooded savannahs (in the Amazon Basin) but also a Caribbean country of great rum, cricket and music.
What is the main festival of Guyana?
Mashramani – Mashramani is the Amerindian word for “celebration after hard cooperative work” and this festive holiday (also called Republic Day) has been celebrated on the 23rd February every year since Guyana became a republic nation in 1970.
