Who built the Umana Yana?
Mr. George Henry
It was designed by Guyanese architect, Mr. George Henry and was built on the site of the old Marine’s Club. The structure took 80 days to be completed.
What are the nine monuments in Guyana?
As of 2019, there are nine National Monuments:
- Fort Zeelandia and the Court of Policy.
- Fort Kyk-Over-Al.
- Fort Nassau.
- State House.
- Red House.
- Umana Yana and the African Liberation Monument.
- 1763 Monument.
- St. George’s Cathedral.
What type of sculpture is the 1763 monument?
The statue is officially called the 1763 Monument, but is often referred to as the Cuffy Monument. The statue, which stands at 15 feet tall and weighs two and a half tons, was designed by Guyanese sculptor Philip Moore and cast in England by the Morris Singer Foundry.
What is the Liberation Monument in Guyana?
The African Liberation Monument is located on High Street, Kingston, Georgetown in the Umana Yana compound. The monument pays homage to those who had endured and continues to struggle for their freedom from human bondage.
What does the Umana Yana signify?
“Umana Yana” is a Wai-Wai word meaning “Meeting place of the people”.
What does the 1763 monument look like?
The 1763 monument in the Square of the Revolution commemorates an African slave named Cuffy and the Berbice Slave Rebellion of 1763. Cuffy was instrumental in leading an uprising of slaves against the Dutch. A small fountain rings the 15-feet tall statue.
Who built the Liberation Monument in Guyana?
It was designed and sculpted by renowned Guyanese sculptor Ivor Thom. The monument features a man standing tall with a cutlass in one hand and a large cross attached to chains in the other hand, mirroring a rosary. It also features small figures representing women slaves to its sides.
What is a Benab used for?
A benab is a ‘meeting place’ for the Indigenous People of Guyana. It is designed in such a way to protect their way of life, togetherness, and wellbeing. Residents gather there almost on monthly a bases, to discuss critical issues and make decisions that affect their lives. It is also the spot for social activities.
Who built the 1823 monument?
Ivor Thom of Guyana
The 1823 Monument was unveiled on August 5, 2013 by former President, Donald Ramotar. The renowned Ivor Thom of Guyana is the architect of the eccentric structure which is located along the Kitty Seawall Road, opposite the Guyana Defence Force’s Camp Ayanganna Headquarters.
What happened to the Umana Yana?
On April 7, 2001, the Umana Yana, along with the African Liberation Monument, was gazetted as one of Guyana’s National Monuments. “Umana Yana” is a Wai-Wai word meaning “Meeting place of the people”. Renovated in 2010, on September 9, 2014 the Umana Yana was gutted by fire and destroyed.
What does Umana Yana stand for?
On April 7, 2001, the Umana Yana, along with the African Liberation Monument, was gazetted as one of Guyana’s National Monuments. “Umana Yana” is a Wai-Wai word meaning “Meeting place of the people”.
What is the largest building in Guyana?
Fashioned like the Wai-Wai benabs or shelters which are found deep in Guyana’s interior, it occupies an area of 460 square metres, making it the largest structure of its kind in Guyana. On April 7, 2001, the Umana Yana, along with the African Liberation Monument, was gazetted as one of Guyana’s National Monuments.