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IN keeping with this year’s theme for Mashramani- ‘Reflecting Creativity, Embracing Diversity’ activities will not only include those of fun and frolic, but also activities that deal with Guyana’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and history. This was disclosed by Coordinator of Mashramani activities, Mr. Lennox Canterbury in a recent interview with the Guyana Chronicle.
According to him, these activities will be held in observance of the 250th anniversary of the 1763 Slave Rebellion, 175th Anniversary of Indians’ arrival in Guyana and the 160th anniversary of Chinese arrival in Guyana.
He said that activities will be held in order to make persons aware of the country’s history, where we came from and who we are.
In this regard, activities that will be held include the Republic lecture series, which will deal with topics such as revolt and resistance, women in resistance, as well as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) cultural heritage workshop at the Umana Yana between February 12 and 13.
Mr. Canterbury also informed that there will be several Mashramani exhibitions, such as the national collection at the Castellani House and a UNESCO exhibition which will showcase some aspects of slavery that deals with the 1763 rebellion.
He added that there’s also a “Bright Up Guyana” competition where they encourage persons to clean up and decorate their surroundings, such as their parapets.
According to him, there’s a ‘Fly a flag for Guyana’ initiative, where they are encouraging persons to fly a Guyana flag, as well as decorate using the flag material, in order to allow persons to feel the spirit but also to see the spirit as they move in and around Georgetown.
Meanwhile, Mr. Canterbury indicated that the National Chutney Competition and junior calypso competition were both completed on January 5 and January 26 respectively, both at the National Cultural Centre.
He added that the children’s Mashramani competition has already been completed regionally, and the best from the regions will be a part of the national competition on February 13 – 15 at the NCC.
According to him, all the children’s activities conclude with the children’s costume and float parade on February 16, starting from the Parade Ground at 10am and ending at the National Park.
He indicated that upcoming activities include the Carib Soca Monarch quarter finals at Linden this weekend, the semi finals on the 9th February in Berbice and the finals on February 16 in Georgetown.
The adult Calypso Semi final will be held on February 9 in Linden and the final on February 15 in Georgetown
Mr. Canterbury pointed out that Mashramani celebrations conclude with the costume and float parade and flag raising ceremony on February 23, noting that he is hoping for support from the general public to ensure that Mashramani 2013 is safe and enjoyable one.
According to him, these activities will be held in observance of the 250th anniversary of the 1763 Slave Rebellion, 175th Anniversary of Indians’ arrival in Guyana and the 160th anniversary of Chinese arrival in Guyana.
He said that activities will be held in order to make persons aware of the country’s history, where we came from and who we are.
In this regard, activities that will be held include the Republic lecture series, which will deal with topics such as revolt and resistance, women in resistance, as well as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) cultural heritage workshop at the Umana Yana between February 12 and 13.
Mr. Canterbury also informed that there will be several Mashramani exhibitions, such as the national collection at the Castellani House and a UNESCO exhibition which will showcase some aspects of slavery that deals with the 1763 rebellion.
He added that there’s also a “Bright Up Guyana” competition where they encourage persons to clean up and decorate their surroundings, such as their parapets.
According to him, there’s a ‘Fly a flag for Guyana’ initiative, where they are encouraging persons to fly a Guyana flag, as well as decorate using the flag material, in order to allow persons to feel the spirit but also to see the spirit as they move in and around Georgetown.
Meanwhile, Mr. Canterbury indicated that the National Chutney Competition and junior calypso competition were both completed on January 5 and January 26 respectively, both at the National Cultural Centre.
He added that the children’s Mashramani competition has already been completed regionally, and the best from the regions will be a part of the national competition on February 13 – 15 at the NCC.
According to him, all the children’s activities conclude with the children’s costume and float parade on February 16, starting from the Parade Ground at 10am and ending at the National Park.
He indicated that upcoming activities include the Carib Soca Monarch quarter finals at Linden this weekend, the semi finals on the 9th February in Berbice and the finals on February 16 in Georgetown.
The adult Calypso Semi final will be held on February 9 in Linden and the final on February 15 in Georgetown
Mr. Canterbury pointed out that Mashramani celebrations conclude with the costume and float parade and flag raising ceremony on February 23, noting that he is hoping for support from the general public to ensure that Mashramani 2013 is safe and enjoyable one.
