Kabakaburi Village
Pomeroon-Supenaam
Kabakaburi Village is an Amerindian settlement located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, situated on the Pomeroon River approximately 56 kilometers from its mouth. Founded in 1845 by William Henry Brett on the site of the former Fort Durban, the village derives its name from the Arawak term for "the place with the itching bush," referring to the local irritant plant Dieffenbachia paludicola. The village consists of four subdivisions: Macaseema, Waiwaro, the Mission (Kabakaburi), and Aripiaco, and is primarily inhabited by the Arawak and Carib peoples. Historically, Kabakaburi was initially a wood-cutting settlement owned by the Arawak and later became a mission site after being purchased by the first bishop of Guiana. The local economy centers on logging and mining, with about 60% of residents engaged in the logging industry, while agriculture faces challenges due to frequent flooding from the Pomeroon River. The community supports cultural preservation through the Kabakaburi Handicraft Association, established in 1994, which provides training and facilities for the production and sale of handicrafts. Essential services in the village include a primary school, health centre, sports hall, and a library opened in 2020 within the primary school. Electricity is supplied mainly by gas-run generators and a 65 kW lighting system installed in 2012, supporting the village's daily needs and community activities.
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Consejo: Visitors are encouraged to plan trips during the dry season to avoid flooding challenges that affect agriculture and accessibility. Engaging with local artisans through the Kabakaburi Handicraft Association offers authentic cultural experiences and opportunities to support community crafts. Advance arrangements for visits can enhance the experience, especially when exploring the subdivisions and local sites. The village's primary school library, established recently, offers insight into community development efforts.
Datos interesantes
- •The name Kabakaburi originates from the Arawak language meaning "the place with the itching bush," referring to the irritant plant Dieffenbachia paludicola.
- •The village was established on the site of the former Fort Durban, linking it to colonial history.
- •About 60% of the village population is involved in the logging industry, highlighting its economic reliance on natural resources.
- •The Kabakaburi Handicraft Association, founded in 1994, supports local artisans with training and facilities for handicraft production and sales.
- •Electricity in the village is primarily supplied by gas-run generators supplemented by a 65 kW lighting system installed in 2012.
Historia
Kabakaburi was founded in 1845 by William Henry Brett on the site of the former Fort Durban.
Initially a wood-cutting settlement owned by the Arawak, it was abandoned in 1843 before being purchased by the first bishop of Guiana to establish a mission.
The village was subsequently settled by both Arawak and Kalina peoples.
In 1858, a deteriorating chapel at the confluence of the Pomeroon and Arapaiaco Rivers was relocated to higher ground at Kabakaburi, marking a significant development in the village's religious and community life.