- To promote the Expressive Arts through a National Event.
- To encourage schools, parents and the communities to work together in a creative artistic manner.
- To provide an opportunity for the display of talents by students
- To foster a sense of pride in our National Identity.
The competitions are held at the Regional and National levels for Primary and Secondary schools. Children at the Nursery level also participate in some of the activities but only at the Regional level.
The finals of these competitions are held in Georgetown and all Regional Education Districts participate. These activities usually run for a period of three weeks in the month of February and the outstanding performances are recognized and rewarded at all levels.
The Children’s Costume Parade was introduced in 1996. It is a spectacular colourful activity that showcases the talents and creativity that exist among young people. This parade culminates the series of activities and involves approximately four thousand children from schools and youth groups throughout Guyana. It is a collaborative effort among the Ministry of Education, Private Sector and NGOs.
