Traditions are deeply rooted in Guyana, like the carnival which occupies pride of place in local life, as you can see in these images by Nicolas Quendez. Prepare to feast your eyes!
The 2017 Maripasoula Parade
the carnival is celebrated everywhere in Guyana, even deep in the interior (there are no roads to Maripasoula: you can only get there by plane or the Maroni river).
The 2017 Kourou Parade
A festive atmosphere and a riot of costumes, with Creole, Brazilian and Asian influences!
The 2017 Kourou Parade:
cross-border influences from Brazil!
The 2017 Maripasoula Parade
a place many of its inhabitants have chosen as their home – it's a place that evokes strong feelings!
The 2017 Kourou Parade
French Guiana and gold: a long history which has made a profound impact…
The 2017 Kourou Parade
feathers, sequins and colourful if somewhat skimpy costumes!
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By 尼古拉·昆德（Nicolas Quendez）
If you asked photographer Nicolas Quendez to describe Guyana, where he's lived since 2009, he would say it's a place of endless inspiration. It's a place that's always varied, always surprising, and he never tires of taking photographs of it!
