Face Painting
On Saturday August 20, 2011 the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground came alive with color, joy and splendor as the Grant – a – Dream Foundation held their first ever charity event, the “Alice in Wonderland” Fair. As visitors, the Guyanalive.com team was pleasantly surprised by the entrance to the event. Decorated with black cloth and paintings to maintain the “wonderland” illusion, the main entrance was similar to that in the world famous children’s movie. Once inside, you were greeted by smiling faces of young adults who either welcomed you to the fund raiser or encouraged to purchase chits in lieu of money, since no actual cash was accepted by any of the bars, booths or games.
There were lots to eat and drink compliments of entities like Ansa Mc Al and Stag Beer, JR Burgers and other establishments. The children (of all ages, and even some young adults) frolicked and screamed with glee as they enjoyed one of the various games and rides. From the bouncing castle to a merry – go – round, from face painting to the infamous “Craze Maze” (copied from the maze Alice traversed through to find other characters in the movie), there was loads of fun to be had. Our favorite was the “craze Maze” indeed. The aim of the game was to trek through the maze and find a hidden rose. If you did, and completed the maze successfully, you were given prizes (usually sweets and other small eatables). There was also a “Queen of Hearts Teen Club” where teenagers and young adults paid G$100 to enter and have a dance party of a lifetime. There were lights, effects and music provided by Pulse Entertainment in this club, and one could stay as long as they please but if they leave they have to pay again to re – enter.
The family fair and fund raiser ran until about 20:00hrs and while speaking with some of the sharp minds behind this great venture, Guyanalive.com learned that all proceeds from the affair will be donated to the Pediatric Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital, to give further aid to its occupants. The Grant – a – Dream Foundation is a non – profit organisation developed and run by young local individuals, that launched about a month ago. Its members are children of some of Guyana’s wealthiest wanting to give back to this beautiful land and make a difference for the future. The membership is not yet open to the public but persons can make donations or offer help in any way by contacting them at www.facebook.com/pages/Grant-a-Dream.com.
The current founders are; Dominique Dias, Chelsea Fung, Alana and Briony Tiwari, Carl Shivraj, Ryan Kirton and Jamaal Douglas.
View pictures from this event at –> GuyanaLive.com Gallery
By – Patrice Wishart