I'm sure many are acquainted with Carnival which is a great festival held in Brazil, Trinidad and some other countries. Here in Guyana we have something similar Called Mashramani.
Mashramani also abbreviated to "Mash", is an annual festival which celebrates Guyana becoming a Republic in 1970. This festival is held on February 23 . Guyanese Republic Day includes a parade, music, games and cooking and is intended to commemorate the "Birth of the Republic".
The word "Mashramani" is derived from an Amerindian language and in translation means "the celebration of a job well done". It is probably the most colourful of all the country's festivals. There are spectacular costume competitions, float parades, masquerade bands, and dancing in the streets etc. There tons of pre Mashramani activities that are mad fun, example. parties, concerts, Competitions etc.
This Guyana will be Celebrating its 43rd Republican Anniversary under the theme " Reflecting creativity, Embracing Diversity"
Its the 18th of February, which means Mashramani is in a few days.
As a part of Pre Mash activities they are a number of School competitions such as Dance, Poetry, Steel pan , Calypso and Costume etc.
Children's Steel Pan Competition
Adults are totally not forgotten, we have our chance at the festive fun , in such competition too.
The Carib Soca monarch is a singing competition mainly for artist mainly in the gernre of "SOCA" as the name suggests. Each year a new King or Queen of Soca is crowned.
On the 16th February 2013, The finals of the Carib soca monarch was held where a new winner was crowned, Mr. Jumo Primo was once again given the title with his awesome performance .Congrats to him :).
Here are some pictures of past Mashramani celebrations
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“Masharama” street fete, on February 22, 2013. Brickdam and Camp Street Georgetown
Soca Fog Party , on February 22nd 2013 at Club Monaco
Wet fete ( thats what i call it) 22nd February 2013 on Versendran road
J'ouvert Mask Party by Jam da Yard Production on February 2013 at Hotel Tower poolside.
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HAPPY MASHRAMANI IN ADVANCE :)
