GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Unit of Allied Arts, under the Ministry of Education, and the Chinese Embassy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate the 2024 Guyana-China Friendship Youth Leadership Development Competition.
The agreement was signed by Shannielle Hoosien-Outar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and Counselor Huang Rui, the Deputy Chief of Missions of the Chinese Embassy.
This year’s competition, themed “Guyana and China: Moving Towards Modernization Together in the Year of the Dragon,” marks the celebration of 52 years of diplomatic relations between Guyana and China.
The competition, designed to be inclusive, is open to all Grades 8, 9, and 10 students currently enrolled in a government secondary school within any of Guyana’s eleven education districts. Eight participants will be shortlisted based on a specific criterion after all entries are received, ensuring a fair and equal opportunity for all.
The shortlisting process will begin in June, and the competition will conclude in October. Two exemplary students from each district, recognized for their moral values, sports excellence, intelligence, and artistic abilities, will each receive a cash prize of US$1,000.
The successful implementation of this program is a testament to the crucial role of our various stakeholders, including schools, Parent-Teacher Associations, Departments within the Ministry of Education, Government and Non-Government Organizations, the Private Sector, and the wider community. Your collaboration is key to the success of this initiative.
The Unit of Allied Arts is dedicated to promoting expressive arts within the education system and enhancing students’ holistic development through diverse artistic and cultural Programmes.
and then 