By Saskia Warrick
At the Square of the Revolution, the significance of preserving African heritage for future generations was underscored during a vibrant Libation ceremony held last evening.
Participants, dressed in traditional African attire, gathered to honor their ancestors and celebrate the eve of Emancipation.
The ceremony featured the ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to spirits, a practice rooted in African traditions.
Bishop Andrew Irwing of IFA’s House of Santeria led the event, stressing the urgency of preserving African heritage amid its gradual erosion in contemporary society.
He emphasized the need to reconnect with historical roots to ensure the survival of cultural practices.
The ceremony was marked by traditional dancing and singing, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums, reflecting the deep cultural significance of libation in Guyana’s African heritage.