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Main Street, Georgetown
Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, GY
Best Time to Visit
Any time of year
Suggested Duration
30 minutes – 1 hour
An iconic thatched structure in Georgetown built in 1972 using traditional Wai-Wai Amerindian building techniques. A symbol of Guyana's indigenous heritage and a venue for national events.
The Umana Yana is one of Georgetown's most recognisable landmarks — a massive thatched benab (traditional meeting hall) built in 1972 using authentic Wai-Wai Amerindian building techniques.
The name means "meeting place of the people" in the Wai-Wai language, and it has served exactly that purpose for over five decades. Originally constructed for the 1972 Conference of Foreign Ministers of Non-Aligned Countries, the structure showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship of Guyana's indigenous peoples.
Today it hosts national events, craft exhibitions, and cultural displays. It stands as a powerful symbol of Guyana's Amerindian heritage at the heart of the capital.
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