ACDA celebrates an African country annually because most Guyanese of African descent cannot trace their ancestral roots to a particular African nation. In choosing a particular African country to highlight every year, ACDA seeks to educate young and old about African countries and to remind them that Africa has 54 countries and is not a…
For Emancipation 2026 ACDA honors the village of Paradise, situated on the East Coast of Demerara, approximately 24 km east of Georgetown. Primarily inhabited by people of African descent, Paradise is a vibrant African-Guyanese community. It is historically significant, as it is one of the "Sister Villages" whose formerly enslaved residents pooled resources to purchase…
Pre-Emancipation
Launch Event & Press Conference – The Pegasus Hotel (17th July, 2026 at 10:30 am)
The "Clementine Marshall" African Market – Main Street Avenue (13th – 31st July, 2026 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily)
Emancipation Spiritual Tribute in collaboration with the 1823 Committee – Parade Ground (6:30 pm Daily)
Emancipation Day
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Pre-Emancipation
Launch Event & Press Conference- The Pegasus Hotel (7th July, 2025 at 10:30 am)
Boys to Men (Apart of ACDA’s Each One Teach One Series) - ACDA’s AKWAABA Centre (12th July, 2025)
African Street Theatre - Main Street Avenue (21st - 31st July, 2025 from 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Daily)
Emancipation Spiritual Tribute in…