50th Anniversary Celebrations of Arya Vir Dal in Guyana

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50th Anniversary Celebrations of Arya Vir Dal in Guyana
hosted in Corriverton, Berbice [The Ancient County of Guyana]

Corriverton is also famous for the "Tapirs". These are privately owned vehicles that are assembled and modified in that town. They are used for public transportation and hence getting around this area won't be a problem. In Guyana, the only place you'll find a tapir is in Corriverton - Tapir Town.

Corriverton is located opposite Nieuw Nickerie in Suriname on the Eastern Bank of the Corentyne River (border between Guyana and Suriname). A ferry links Corriverton and Nieuw Nickerie. Being at the far end of Guyana, residents of Corriverton associate more with those in Nickerie than in the Capital. Lots of small-scale business merchants ply the Corentyne River for daily trade and export/import activities. Hence there are lots of hotels, banks, internet cafes, shops and supermarket areas. The main Corriverton Market is always a hive of activity with lots of fruits and vegetables available daily. It is a prime example of a Guyanese Market Livelihood.

No. 78 Village Vishwamitra Vedic Mandir
The members of the No. 78 Village Vishwamitra Vedic Mandir cordially welcomed all the students of 50th Annual Arya Vir Dal Youth Camp. They also extended their warm hospitality to all of our International Guests. This mandir has, over the years, hosted quite a few youth camps and hence it is quite well known for its hospitality. The mandir is located in Rampoor Street, which is parallel to the main roadway in Corriverton. Visitors to the 50th celebrations were greeted by Om flags along the roadways leading to the temple.

The No. 78 Vishwamitra Vedic Mandir beautifully decorated for the ocassion of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

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Guyana Central Arya Samaj welcomes you to Guyana, South America Previously known as British Guiana, Guyana is located on the northern coast of South America, between Suriname (to the East) and Venezuela (to the West), with the Atlantic Ocean to it’s North. It is the only English-Speaking country of South America. It lies in the Equatorial Region (just North of the Equator) and enjoys a very pleasant tropical climate with temperature range of 16-34 degrees Celsius. It is home to six different races (Indigenous/Amerindians, Indians, Africans, Chinese, Europeans and Portuguese). Guyanese are hospitable and friendly and blend together to form a unique “land of six people”. It is a large country that boasts many natural resources and hence attracts Eco-tourists who frequent the many Rainforest Resorts, Water- falls, Savannah Lands. The official name is the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Guyana is an Amerindian word meaning Land of Many Waters. The country is mostly characterized by vast unspoiled rain forests dissected by numerous rivers, creeks and beautiful waterfalls, notably Kaieteur Falls on the Potaro River, at 741ft high, is considered one of the highest single drop waterfalls in the world. Though physically part of South America, culturally, Guyana is more Caribbean than Latin American—demonstrated by the fact that English is the main language — and it is thus considered a part of the West Indies. Other languages include Creolese, Wai-Wai, Arawak and Macushi. History At the time the first Europeans arrived in the area around 1500, Guyana was inhabited by Arawak and Carib tribes of Amerindians (Indigenous People). Although Guyana was first sighted by Christopher Columbus during his third voyage, it was not settled by Europeans until the Dutch came in 1616, who established three separate colonies; Essequibo (1616), Berbice (1627), and Demerara (1752). The British assumed control in the late 18th century and the Dutch formally ceded the area in 1814. The three became a single British colony known as British Guiana in 1831. Escaped slaves formed Maroon communities. The abolition of slavery in 1834 led to black settlement of urban areas and the importation of indentured laborers from Madeira (Portugal) (beginning in 1834), Germany (first in 1835), Ireland (1836), Scotland (1837), Malta (1839), China and India (beginning in 1838) to work on the sugar plantations. Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 and became a republic in 1970, remaining a member of the Commonwealth. Profile Flag: Golden Arrow Head (see photo at top) Motto: One People, One Nation, One Destiny Anthem: Dear Land of Guyana Capital: Georgetown (Largest City) Official Language: English President: Bharrat Jagdeo Independence: May 26, 1966 Area: 214,970 km² (83,000.4 sqare miles) Population: July 2005 est. 751,000 2002 census 751,223 Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD) Time zone: (UTC-4) Calling code: +592 Further information? Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana 50th Anniversary Celebrations of Arya Vir Dal in Guyana hosted in Corriverton, Berbice [The Ancient County of Guyana] Corriverton, located on the western bank and at the mouth of the Corentyne River, formerly comprised three village districts. The town was established only in 1970. It has an area of 126 km² and a population of about 17,000. Corriverton,consists of two towns, Springlands and Skeldon, which have been amalgamated. Corriverton is a very economical and delightful town for tourists. The people of Corriverton always welcome foreign visitors and treat them with exceptional hospitality. Corriverton is also famous for the "Tapirs". These are privately owned vehicles that are assembled and modified in that town. They are used for public transportation and hence getting around this area won't be a problem. In Guyana, the only place you'll find a tapir is in Corriverton - Tapir Town. Corriverton is located opposite Nieuw Nickerie in Suriname on the Eastern Bank of the Corentyne River (border between Guyana and Suriname). A ferry links Corriverton and Nieuw Nickerie. Being at the far end of Guyana, residents of Corriverton associate more with those in Nickerie than in the Capital. Lots of small-scale business merchants ply the Corentyne River for daily trade and export/import activities. Hence there are lots of hotels, banks, internet cafes, shops and supermarket areas. The main Corriverton Market is always a hive of activity with lots of fruits and vegetables available daily. It is a prime example of a Guyanese Market Livelihood. No. 78 Village Vishwamitra Vedic Mandir The members of the No. 78 Village Vishwamitra Vedic Mandir cordially welcomed all the students of 50th Annual Arya Vir Dal Youth Camp. They also extended their warm hospitality to all of our International Guests. This mandir has, over the years, hosted quite a few youth camps and hence it is quite well known for its hospitality. The mandir is located in Rampoor Street, which is parallel to the main roadway in Corriverton. Visitors to the 50th celebrations were greeted by Om flags along the roadways leading to the temple. The No. 78 Vishwamitra Vedic Mandir beautifully decorated for the ocassion of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
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