Roots of Guyana: Land and Identity

To understand Guyana, you must first understand the land, because the land is not just a place.

It is a living ancestor. It breathes in the mist rising from the forest, in the rush of the

rivers, and in the quiet of the farmlands. When Guyanese people talk about their

roots, they do not only mean where their families come from. They also mean the

soil, the water, and the wild world that shaped them. The Amazon rainforest

stretches across much of the country like an ancient guardian. Its canopy towers

high, sheltering countless species and echoing with sounds that have existed long

before any human footsteps. The rainforest is a reminder that Guyana is part of