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Traditional kite flying event returns to Wickham's Cay I

Bottom: The traditional kite flying extravaganza hosted by the Guyanese Association of the BVI returned to Wickham’s Cay I on Easter Monday, March 28, 2016 after it was relocated last year to Duff’s Bottom due to the unavailability of the usual area due to construction work on the Tortola Pier Park. Top, from left: Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) with some of his family members; Anthony Ramnarain and his Most Patriotic Kite; and one of the smallest kite spotted by this news site. Photo: VINO
One of the more colourful kites. Photo:VINO
One of the more colourful kites. Photo:VINO
The event was a family affair. Photo: VINO
The event was a family affair. Photo: VINO
The Kite Flying Extravaganza was hosted by the Guyanese Association of the BVI. Photo: VINO
The Kite Flying Extravaganza was hosted by the Guyanese Association of the BVI. Photo: VINO
This dad had his hands full! Photo: VINO
This dad had his hands full! Photo: VINO
Some persons turned up with kites, some came for the socialising, while others made sure they got some Guyanese dishes. Photo: VINO
Some persons turned up with kites, some came for the socialising, while others made sure they got some Guyanese dishes. Photo: VINO
Some persons turned up with kites, some came for the socialising, while others made sure they got some Guyanese dishes. Photo: VINO
Some persons turned up with kites, some came for the socialising, while others made sure they got some Guyanese dishes. Photo: VINO
As was expected, scores of families converged at the new area, a reclaimed portion of land behind the Central Administration Complex, for a day of kite flying, music, food and the usual social interactions. Photo: VINO
As was expected, scores of families converged at the new area, a reclaimed portion of land behind the Central Administration Complex, for a day of kite flying, music, food and the usual social interactions. Photo: VINO
This 10ft kite was the biggest on the cay. Photo: VINO
This 10ft kite was the biggest on the cay. Photo: VINO
A dragon kite flies unchallenged! Photo: VINO
A dragon kite flies unchallenged! Photo: VINO
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The traditional kite flying extravaganza hosted by the Guyanese Association of the BVI returned to Wickham’s Cay I on Easter Monday, March 28, 2016 after it was relocated last year to Duff’s Bottom due to the unavailability of the usual area owing to construction work on the Tortola Pier Park.

As was expected, scores of families converged at the new area, a reclaimed portion of land behind the Central Administration Complex, for a day of kite flying, music, food and the usual social interactions.

Kites of various sizes, shapes and colours decorated the air, including a 10 ft kite that won the prize for the Biggest Kite in the kite flying competition.

Kite flying competition winners

The prize for the Highest Flying Kite went to Allyah Ashley while the award for the Prettiest Kite went Tyler Fraser.

For the second year in succession, Anthony Ramnarain won the prize for the Most Patriotic Kite- a kite with the colours of the flag of Guyana and which highlighted Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary being observed this year.

President of the Guyanese Association of the BVI, Mr Marvin O. Grant said the Association was thrilled to be back at Wickham’s Cay I and was pleased to see the large turnout of persons.

“I think it went well. It has become an activity that one looks forward to every year and also offers an option for those folks who are not desirous of attending the Virgin Gorda Easter Parade. We are happy that we were able to bring some family enjoyment and entertainment, clean fun as we say, to add to the BVI experience,” Mr Grant told Virgin Islands News Online.

Meanwhile, Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool had promised last year that Wickham’s Cay 1 would be ready for the kite flying event to return this year and the Association was pleased that it was able to do so.

“As you would recall, the Minister came when we were at Duff’s Bottom and he promised that we would be able to come back on the cay this Easter. They reclaimed the land in that time and we were able to use it, it was not in the best condition but we were able to use it and were quite happy that we were able to come back to our original venue where the ambiance is much greater than where we were last time,” Mr Grant stated.

21 Responses to “Traditional kite flying event returns to Wickham's Cay I”

  • Boo (29/03/2016, 18:36) Like (3) Dislike (38) Reply
    Poor locals nothing for we
    • please (29/03/2016, 20:14) Like (36) Dislike (1) Reply
      What a stupid comment. There were people of all backgrounds there it was well supported and a fun event. If you want something else then get off your backside and organize if for the poor locals
    • Yah! (29/03/2016, 21:17) Like (17) Dislike (6) Reply
      Meanwhile Village empty in Virgin Gorda and small attendance for the parade. Where were the poor locals? Isn't that for we?
      • @ Yah! (29/03/2016, 23:55) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        The call may be a valid one; but why now ?.
        Did this problem just developed over the last couple of weeks or month ?..
  • Lily Ann (29/03/2016, 18:48) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Beautiful !!!!
  • son of the soil (29/03/2016, 19:57) Like (7) Dislike (47) Reply
    Can tolians do this in Guyana? Hell no!
    • hey (30/03/2016, 02:42) Like (36) Dislike (1) Reply
      Lol@are you really asking if Tolian's can fly a kit in Guyana...how does that make any bloody sense. What would physically stop someone from flying a kite in any foreign country much less Guyana.

      At least make some type of reasonable sense before posting...my god, you don't win a prize for being stupid you know.
    • Bv (30/03/2016, 06:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hell yes
  • give thanks (29/03/2016, 20:57) Like (37) Dislike (0) Reply
    @boo u toonsmall minded what if the people want to go fly there kites and have fun does it affect u,matter of fact a lot of locals were out there enjoying not like u home envying by the way I am a local too and I had fun.
  • Yes, I am a Local (30/03/2016, 07:29) Like (35) Dislike (0) Reply
    I guess when locals in ATL, NYC, Miami have their festivals, jams, picnics, etc., that should be banned too....put a sock in it and go fly a kite!
  • Sam (30/03/2016, 14:24) Like (6) Dislike (24) Reply
    Local cannot do this in guyana..The guyanese are getting away alot here in the bvi.They are bullies and the local have to put up with all
    • Yes (31/03/2016, 12:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Have you ever been to Guyana to know what Tolian locals can and cannot do there?
    • chad (31/03/2016, 19:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sam pls get a life have you ever attended one of the kite flying events , I suggest you do it's not only Guyanese fly kite while it's a tradition in Guyana , locals , Guyanese all nationalities attend with their children .come off of it pls.
  • good job (31/03/2016, 07:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was impressed with the dj and the Ipm band. The turn out was excellent.
  • peace (31/03/2016, 11:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    bloggers think before you write foolishness. Intelligent people do not speak like some here. Do not contribute to dividing the country over nonsense, nonsense.
  • The Reaper (31/03/2016, 19:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    U all leave The GT Alone... Born Here.. good people
  • IPM Band Members (01/04/2016, 08:12) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks everyone for the feed back. We appreciate your support.
  • Local & Guyanese (01/04/2016, 13:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is a shame to see how people here dislike their own Caribbean people. How they can not accept the fact that NO MATTER what they say, the country will continue to operate by both locals and foreigners. Locals! You can not expect to be SO SELFISH, you will NEVER succeed on your own! IT IS A FACT!! Do not be envious because Guyanese, Spaniards, Whites are here! Are you envious because they take your jobs??? Well you should be more qualified. Are you envious because they take your man??? Well you should be more catering and stop being so sly and malicious. DIVERSITY MAKES UP A COUNTRY! IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE FACTS, GO SIT DOWN BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT CHANGE IT! WE ARE ALL CHILDREN OF ALL PARTS OF LIFE. AND YOU ARE ISLAND PEOPLE TOO! THIS IS AN ISLAND!!!
  • RealTalk (06/04/2016, 14:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All I need to know was there in fine GT women there...if so I'll be there next time!


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