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December 27, 2025
Main Street exploded with colour, music, and the scent of fresh Guyanese treats on Friday night as the 2025 One Guyana Christmas Village and Supermarket officially opened — ushering in a season not just of festivity, but of renewed national unity and pride.
Under cascading lights and festive décor, families wandered through aisles lined with handcrafted ornaments, artisanal foods, local cosmetics, and farm-fresh products. Children tugged at their parents’ sleeves, pointing at toy displays and sweet Christmas confections, while vendors proudly showcased the work they had laboured over for months.
At the centre of the night’s celebrations was President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who used the occasion to remind the nation that while the Village celebrates Christmas, its message extends far beyond the season. “Unity is not automatic. It is a choice we make through respect, patience and kindness,” he told the crowd. “Nation-building begins with loving each other… let us commit to more trust, more understanding, more compassion.”
His message was clear: unity must remain a constant state, not a December tradition. “Unity must not be a Christmas emotion. It must be a national standard… because unity delayed is opportunity denied,” he added.
A major highlight this year is the One Guyana Supermarket — a vibrant showcase of exclusively Guyanese-made products. Described as “a marketplace of dreams,” the supermarket brings together small manufacturers, creatives, and farmers under one festive roof. Every item tells a story of passion, determination, and belief in local potential.
“Christmas is also a season of giving, and our local creators have given us an extraordinary gift — the gift of Guyanese excellence,” the President said. He urged citizens to “buy local,” reminding them that every purchase strengthens families, supports neighbourhoods, and builds the foundation for a thriving national economy.
Yet, amid the glow of holiday lights and the cheerful crowds, the President called on the nation to remain mindful of its most vulnerable. “The elderly, the differently abled, the vulnerable and our children rely on our compassion,” he noted. “Their well-being is not charity, it is a duty.”
