–as the curtains come down on dance, masquerade contest
WEDNESDAY marked the close of the Dance and Masquerade segment of the Georgetown leg of the annual Children’s Mashramani Competitions, with school seniors bringing their ‘A-game’ to the stage of the National Cultural Centre.

With brilliant choreography and vibrant costumes, Secondary Schools across the city vied with each other to take the coveted Number One position from more than 60 entries.
Yet again, the NCC was filled to capacity, rendering hundreds of children seatless, such was the overwhelming support each school got; but unfortunately, the regulation stipulated one teacher and twenty students per school.
Nevertheless, this did not put a damper on the hype, especially as the group performances began. The costumes were brilliantly displayed, as well as the passion the students performed with, and it can be acknowledged openly that the competition was rigid.
The competition continues today at the Cliff Anderson Sports Complex with the Physical Display segment of the contest.
Written By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally