Sep 10, 2017 · ERUPTING from the waves of white sands and rising amidst the lush greenery stands tall the ‘Pakuri Benabo’, a remarkable piece of indigenous craftsmanship and native architecture that now decorates the landscape of the Pakuri Village (St. Cuthbert’s Mission).

Feb 4, 2024 · The Umana Yana’s design was a remarkable blend of traditional Amerindian architecture and modern engineering techniques, showcasing a harmonious convergence of the past and the present. Its conical shape, reminiscent of the benabs used by Guyana’s indigenous communities, was constructed using wallaba poles, a strong and durable local timber ...

Dec 17, 2021 · The word Umana Yana is an Indigenous term used by the Wai Wai people to describe the huge benabs they usually congregate in as a meeting place. The first Umana Yana to be built in the city of Georgetown was erected in 1972.

Sep 5, 2022 · It is one of the largest benabs in the country. The benab was constructed from traditional techniques used by the Wai Wai people. Such techniques include the method of binding (thatching) leaves for the roof and the tying of …

Nov 9, 2014 · Situated on Main Street next to the landmark Pegasus Hotel, the Benab (the unofficial but widely used name of the building) was a universally known part of the Georgetown landscape that is until a fire on September 9, 2014 gutted the building.

Oct 2, 2010 · “Umana Yana” is a Wai-Wai word meaning “Meeting place of the people”. The Umana Yana on Main Street, next to the Pegasus Hotel, is a conical palm thatched hut (benab) erected for the Non-Aligned Foreign Ministers Conference in Guyana in August 1972 as a V.I.P. Lounge and recreation centre.

Sep 20, 2017 · Construction of the new benab begun in 2013 with a goal of creating a new edifice with a shingle roof. The building was three-quarters completed when disaster struck again. The shingled roof collapsed and with funds exhausted, villagers were unable to replace the damaged roofing materials.

Sep 28, 2023 · In the hinterland regions of Guyana and a few along the coastline, you can find Benabs, an impressive example of indigenous craftsmanship and native architecture. Benabs are used as a meeting place for Guyana’s indigenous people.

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Feb 17, 2023 · Unique Introductions The Kiskadee has been around for centuries! One of its first known appearances in writing was in 1648, where it was described and illustrated