| Guyana’s role in the liberation of South Africa from the apartheid system of control was highlighted on Friday at a commemorative symposium on the life and works of the legendary World Leader,wholesale soccer jerseys, Nelson Mandela.The keynote speakers of the event, organized by the Forbes Burnham Foundation paid tribute to the South African leader who passed away on December 5.The late Nelson Mandela“Nelson Mandela you have given us a proud legacy thus for future generations you are legendary. You have taught us your people to forgive; you have shown us in only love can we live. Your life was filled with fundamentals of greatness and uncovered the power of selflessness. We thank you for giving us back our home a paradise where all of mankind …”Astell Collins of Be the One (BD1) Leadership Development said, “It is said that South African leader, Nelson Mandela, embodied the spirit of ubuntu. Literally translated it means spirit of humanity which proclaims “I am because you are, and no one man can rise above the condition of the masses,”Mandela was so concerned about his community and society that he sacrificed himself selflessly. “This is a challenge for us as a people,” Collins added.Former ambassador Ronald Austin shared the historical perspective of Mandela’s life.“There is nobody like Nelson Mandela. What Mandela has done creatively, peacefully and permanently is without comparison. South Africa stood on the brink of a major social disaster; the country could have gone in a number of directions.“Mandela created his own party and today South Africa stands as a country that has been radically transformed and can easily stand as a model for the other African nations.“What is interesting is that Mandela’s life inspired people to action and words … So far,Cheap Jerseys For Sale, we have had a lot words coming from different parts of the world.“My only hope is that we can take this country forward,NFL Jerseys China, racially and otherwise, based on the example that Mandela has set.”Vincent Alexander spoke of Guyana’s contribution to the struggle in South Africa for liberation from the apartheid movement.“During the life of Guyana’s first Executive President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham and the period of struggle Guyana was on unswerving support of struggle. Guyana’s commitment was both moral and material”Alexander was Chairman of the Young Socialist Movement, the youth arm of the People’s National Congress, during the period.“Much can be said of Guyana’s international contribution to that struggle. We followed Mandela’s growth as a thinker and freedom fighter; a man,Jerseys From China, who grew from peaceful struggle to armed struggle and ultimately, victory.“When Mandela started the struggle his view was that South Africa should go it alone; that it should not join with any other group he started there and ended up a universal struggle for humanity. What he stood for lives on in us and we are forever indebted to him,Wholesale NFL Jerseys,” he added.According to Mr. Alexander, Guyana‘s first contribution was $250,Cheap Jerseys From China,000 or US$50,000.“Guyanese were participating because they were motivated to understand what the struggle meant to Guyana.Foreign affairs expert and former minister of foreign affairs Rashleigh Jackson detailed the international perspective.Jackson said that Mandela was criticized for the armed struggle, by many world leaders, but where there is oppression elsewhere arms struggle is used to achieve liberation.Nelson Mandela died on December 5. He was 95 years old.South Africa buried Mandela on Sunday. |
