– theme selected

From a list of 292 entries from across Guyana, the theme for the 2010 Mashramani celebrations has been chosen and will be unveiled along with the logo during a launching ceremony on Friday, October 16.

The winning theme, chosen by a panel of judges from the Central Mash Committee, was part of a competition that called for a suitable theme to be reflective of the spirit of the Mash festival, not more than eight words, and accompanied by a brief explanation. A sum of $30,000 will be awarded to the winner.

The Mash Secretariat on Middle Street is up and running with Lennox Canterbury as Coordinator.

Next year’s Mashramani celebrations will mark 40 years of Guyana’s Republic status and the central planning committee chaired by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr Frank Anthony, is working towards making the occasion special. Committee members are drawn from various governmental and other organisations and have been meeting on a daily basis.

Mashramani Day, February 23, is the highpoint on a calendar of activities that includes masquerade, calypso, chutney, children’s steel pan and costume competitions, regional activities and flag raising ceremonies. (GINA)