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10/11/2024

"Tuma Pot"

•Tuma Pot is very similar to pepperpot. Both includes a variety of meats.
Pepperpot is made from cassareep, while tuma pot is prepared in cassava water.

•"Tuma" refers to meat or fish cooked in cassava water. The cassava water is referred to as “kada” or “kadakura sauce”. Kada or Kadakura sauce is light cream in colour with a thinner texture to that of the cassareep.

•Sometimes a special pot is assigned for the tuma. Traditionally, this pot remained at the fireside and would always have meat or fish inside. Because the tuma pot sauce is a preservative, so freshly trapped meat/fish are continuously placed in the pot.

•Tuma is usually served with cassava bread or farine, depending on the preferences of the various Indigenous nations. The Arawaks use cassava bread, while the Machusi and Wapishana nations will use farine. The Warrau will use the fresh cassava bread referred to as “arasuka”.

Info Source:
-Guyana Times International/ https://www.guyanatimesinternational.com/the-tuma-pot/

Photo: Vincent Henry

09/11/2024

Only the best Eddos can be found in Moco Moco Village. These were recently available at the Market Day in Lethem.


Photo Credit: Moco Moco Village

08/11/2024

Kudos to these young entrepreneurs who were very hands on for the Moco Moco Village "School Market Day" last month.

The event created the perfect platform for the students to demonstrate their entrepreneurship abilities, as they also practiced lessons of teamwork and collaboration.

Special thanks must also be given to the hardworking and dedicated Head Mistress, Teachers and PTFA Committee for their support. 👏👏👏

08/11/2024

Successful reaping of organic peanuts🥜 in
Karaudarnau Village. A part of their self-help initiative. "This effort not only supports the local farming community but also aims to supply our factory with high-quality produce."

📣Congratulations! Karaudarnau Village Council & Villagers👏👏👏

07/11/2024

📣Congratulations on the official launch of the University of Guyana Indigenous Students Society

According to a press release issued earlier Wednesday, the society has installed an executive board consisting of eleven members, including representatives from all four academic years. "This is to ensure that students at every level are represented and engaged in the society's activities", the release stated.

Photo credits: Dave Jeffery

06/11/2024

"Warishi"
•A large rucksack with a flat back and curved at the base. It is used to carry items such as farm produce and firewood.
•The word "warishi" is borrowed from Akawaio (wari'sa).

Photo Credit: Karaudarnau Village Council

N.B. - It is also called "Walicha" by some Akawaios. Thank you Robinson George for this info.

05/11/2024

Quick hello to the hardworking men and women of Karaudarnau Village "Unity is strength"

Photo Credit: Karaudarnau Village Council

04/11/2024

Congratulations! Region Seven's Rising Stars FC⚽️⚽️⚽️

Rising Stars FC: 1
Mahdia Campbelltown United: nil

04/11/2024

02/11/2024

Let's just skip breakfast and go to lunch😊
Photo Credit: Karaudarnau Village Council

01/11/2024

The longest wooden pedestrian bridge in Guyana, the Kaburi Bridge is approximately 252 metres long (825 feet). This bridge is located in the community of Kaburi, Region seven.

It is also known as the 72 Miles Bridge.

31/10/2024

30/10/2024

The building of the Arekuna Catering Group at Paruima,

28/10/2024

-So far the Internet says this is called Annatto, an orange-red condiment and food coloring from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana).

-It is believed to originate in tropical regions from Mexico to Brazil.

-It was probably not initially used as a food additive, but for other purposes such as ritual and decorative body painting. It's also used as sunscreen, insect repellent, and for medical purposes.

Name: Powaibay or Colorau Annatto

Photo Credit: Karaudarnau Village Council

25/10/2024

Back in September, the St. Ignatius Primary School held a traditional wear and cook out day.🏹🥘

It was such a beautiful celebration of our Amerindian heritage, we had to share again. Kudos to the teachers and parents for planning the event.

Photo Credit: St. Ignatius Primary