DON'T WALK PON DE COWDOWN! 🇬🇾 | Growing Up in Guyana (1980s Memories)

🏡🇬🇾 "DON'T WALK PON DE COWDOWN!" If you grew up in Guyana during the 1970s and 1980s, you've probably heard these words more than once! Every Saturday morning, before visitors arrived and before the afternoon cricket games began, families across Berbice, Demerara, and Essequibo worked together to clean the yard and prepare the bottom house. One cherished tradition was spreading a thin layer of cow dung ("cowdown") mixed with water over the earthen floor beneath the house to keep the dust down, cool the ground, and leave it looking smooth and beautiful. Children were always warned: "Don't walk pon de cowdown!" ...but somehow, someone always forgot and left little footprints across Mummy's freshly finished work! This song is a lighthearted tribute to the hardworking parents and grandparents who took pride in keeping their homes neat, welcoming, and full of love. It's a celebration of the simple traditions, laughter, and family moments that made growing up in Guyana so special. Whether you grew up in Berbice, Demerara, Essequibo, Georgetown, New Amsterdam, or anywhere across Guyana, this song is dedicated to the memories that still bring a smile today. 🎵 Featured Memories Saturday morning yard cleaning Dabbing the bottom house with cowdown Traditional wooden homes on stilts Coconut brooms and handmade buckets Mango trees and tropical village yards Children playing cricket and hopscotch Family teamwork and village pride Neighbors chatting over the fence Growing up in Guyana during the 1980s 💬 Share your memories in the comments! Did your family dab the bottom house with cowdown? What Saturday chores did you have growing up? Did you ever leave footprints after Mummy told you not to? 😄 Which village or town in Guyana are you from? 👍 If this song brought back happy memories: Like this video Share it with family and friends around the world Subscribe for more original songs celebrating Guyana, the Caribbean, and the unforgettable memories of everyday village life. Created by Anil Ramdeen 🇬🇾 A clean yard wasn't just about appearance—it was a reflection of love, hard work, and pride in the home. Those Saturday mornings may be gone, but the memories will always remain. #Guyana #GrowingUpInGuyana #Berbice #1980s #BottomHouse #VillageLife #ChildhoodMemories #Caribbean #OriginalMusic #Nostalgia #FamilyTraditions #GuyaneseDiaspora #AnilRamdeen #SaturdayMorning #ThoseWereTheDays