Reminiscent of the Bartica Trade and Tourism Expos, “This is Bartica” is an event paying tribute to the town highlighting all aspects of life in Bartica, Region # 7 under the Chairman Mr. Holbert Knights and the Bartica Regatta Committee, has spearhead an ingenious programme of activities culminating in a three day event at the end of the month 28th -30th November.
Six major activities will comprise this phenomenal showcase – a grand opening, a creative exhibition focusing on mining and tourism, a massive party with Mingles Sound Machine, a special line up of tours to noteworthy tourism spots, a strategic information booth set up two weeks in advance and the climax of Designers’ Quest.
Designers’ Quest is a fascinating component of “This is Bartica”. The quest aroused an unprecedented interest in design talent. Seventeen (17) young persons, including two males between the ages 16 and 25 came forward to express what might have passed before as “hidden talent”. These individuals responded to a call to present illustrations and concepts within an overall theme which will showcase five elements of designer wear:
-beachwear
-swimwear
-cocktail wear
-work wear
-national costume
Now they see themselves as potential designers!!!
Having undergone workshops conducted by celebrated Bartica born regional designer, Sonia Noel and renowned Caribbean stylist and production designer, Richard Young, the seventeen designer debutantes, proudly asserting their talents, were confronted with a self reflective proposition – “Immerse yourself in your own personal history and come up with designs which are relevant representative and more so reveling in your culture”-
quipped Richard Young. Sonia Noel reinforced this need for appreciating self when she spoke of her own enterprising spirit and her belief in self as motivational factors in one’s choice of a meaningful career path.
After the interactive sessions, ten budding designers remain to present their collections at the month end extravaganza. Indeed, the interest in designing, per capita, is more than encouraging. It is extraordinary and more so inspiring. The presentation of these young designers will be the climax of “This is Bartica”. The winners will be given wonderful opportunities – The designer with the most marketable yet creative collection will be awarded a place in Guyana Fashion Weekend 2009 and the designer, most promising as a costumer, will be awarded the opportunity to design for Region 7, Mashramani 2009 presentation.
Indeed ‘THIS IS BARTICA” promises to be a spectacular, innovative experience on the national calendar of events.
Six major activities will comprise this phenomenal showcase – a grand opening, a creative exhibition focusing on mining and tourism, a massive party with Mingles Sound Machine, a special line up of tours to noteworthy tourism spots, a strategic information booth set up two weeks in advance and the climax of Designers’ Quest.
Designers’ Quest is a fascinating component of “This is Bartica”. The quest aroused an unprecedented interest in design talent. Seventeen (17) young persons, including two males between the ages 16 and 25 came forward to express what might have passed before as “hidden talent”. These individuals responded to a call to present illustrations and concepts within an overall theme which will showcase five elements of designer wear:
-beachwear
-swimwear
-cocktail wear
-work wear
-national costume
Now they see themselves as potential designers!!!
Having undergone workshops conducted by celebrated Bartica born regional designer, Sonia Noel and renowned Caribbean stylist and production designer, Richard Young, the seventeen designer debutantes, proudly asserting their talents, were confronted with a self reflective proposition – “Immerse yourself in your own personal history and come up with designs which are relevant representative and more so reveling in your culture”-
quipped Richard Young. Sonia Noel reinforced this need for appreciating self when she spoke of her own enterprising spirit and her belief in self as motivational factors in one’s choice of a meaningful career path.
After the interactive sessions, ten budding designers remain to present their collections at the month end extravaganza. Indeed, the interest in designing, per capita, is more than encouraging. It is extraordinary and more so inspiring. The presentation of these young designers will be the climax of “This is Bartica”. The winners will be given wonderful opportunities – The designer with the most marketable yet creative collection will be awarded a place in Guyana Fashion Weekend 2009 and the designer, most promising as a costumer, will be awarded the opportunity to design for Region 7, Mashramani 2009 presentation.
Indeed ‘THIS IS BARTICA” promises to be a spectacular, innovative experience on the national calendar of events.
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