Committee begins planning for Mash 2014

THE Region 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam) Administration has started preparations for Mashramani celebrations next year.

A release from the Administrative Office at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, said a planning committee has already met and had discussions on activities that will be staged in a colourful atmosphere in the commercial centre of the township.
Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. Omesh Oditt said Mash 2014 will be opened with an inter-faith service where prayers will be said by representatives of the three main religions of the country.
Oditt, who is also a member of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), said the Mash programme include the Children’s Costume, Masquerade and Calypso competitions, a cultural show, decorated buildings and essay competitions, a float parade and colourful road show with tramping.
He said the focus is to involve all Essequibians and the business community.
Oditt said he wants Mash to be celebrated in an atmosphere of joy, love, togetherness, peace and brotherhood and all the nine Amerindian communities will be fully involved.

(By Rajendra Prabhulall)