Rupununi Music Fest introduces an Eco-Friendly Upcycling Music Initiative

The conclusion of the upcycling music program, held at the National Racquet Centre in Georgetown, resonated with the harmonious clamor of creativity. Orchestration by renowned Surinamese musician Leon Limmer, known artistically as Bongo Charlie, brought a group of 16 from the Joshua House Children Centre to a lively finish. Their performance was the fruition of a three-day event that combined music with ecological awareness.

Championing the Arts and the Environment

The Rupununi Music & Arts Festival has pioneered a project titled 'Arts & the Environment' aimed at harnessing the power of the arts to educate and inspire action against climate change. With specific outreach to youth and the flexibility to include adults, this program contributes to Guyana's Low Carbon Development Strategy

Planting the Seeds for Change

Dr. Bob Ramdhanie, the Festival's Director, emphasized the importance of involving the younger generation in climate change solutions. The alarming global environmental catastrophes underscore the urgency of individual and collective actions, like recycling, upcycling, and tree planting. Two pilot programs introduced in Georgetown laid the groundwork for ongoing sustainable practices.

From Discards to Musical Instruments

In a remarkable endeavor, the music upcycling program showcased how waste materials could be repurposed into musical instruments. This initiative was co-run with the Suriname Ambassador and illustrates the festival's commitment to intertwining creative arts with environmental conservation.

Breaking Barriers with Art

Free workshops saw initially reserved participants blossom into enthusiastic creators, finding new ways to express themselves through the craft of music making. Both the tree planting and upcycling pilot programs succeeded, signaling a green future for community engagement.

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