From canefield to commerce: a brief history of the Portuguese in Guyana

[@consuelaprade]

Very insightful. My family from Madeira (Figueira) partly moved to Suriname from Guyana. I never really knew why, but I think it's because of riots and such. Thank you so much for this.

[@Joaosousa_guiana]

There`s so much history from our people and it`s a pity that the Portuguese presence and culture dwindled to such inexpressive numbers nowadays. Happy and proud to be a Guyanese-Portuguese-Brazilian.

[@adamfrankowski2768]

Fascinating, wonderful photographs and lovely music.

[@jessegomes6366]

My grandfather was one of several Portugee born in Georgetown 😁💪🏼🇵🇹

[@trickydicky90]

Fascinating, my grandfather lived this life as described but later, from a little lad born in Madeira, sailed to Guyana turn of 1900s, set himself up as a businessman, owned saw mill, a cinemas, shops etc and then into politics.

[@HabeebAlli]

Having visited Portugal and eaten sponge cake I came to this video with a realisation I haven't known enough of my own Portuguese Guyanese- unfortunately referred to as Putagee- they are much more than that! ❤🇬🇾

[@Lululila67]

Im half Portuguese Spanish and we have Guyanese. (Distant.) Arabic, Egyptian, India/Indian, Congolese (black) and even Puerto rican. Ancestors were having a good time;)