A MASHRAMANI exhibition showcasing the historical perspective of the event was opened on Wednesday at the Guyana National Museum.This exhibition is aimed at educating the public on the festival, and highlighting the celebration through photos, costumes, displays and videos.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds pointed out to the gathering that Mashramani is one of the main events in the country’s calendar of events, and it has the effect of uniting Guyanese, who celebrate together.

“…since we became independent, and subsequently in 1970, as we adopted Republican status, our challenge is to come together as one people…but we have been persisting at it, and for that reason, our annual celebrations of Mashramani and Independence are important times of becoming one people. So I call on all of us to celebrate together.”

The Prime Minister urged Guyanese to join in the celebrations so that the bond of togetherness at Mashramani time can be strengthened.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, encouraged all Guyanese to become part of the exhibition. He said he feels it is very important to understand the history of the event.

He added that Mashramani celebrations are not only about song and dance, which can be enjoyed, but there is also a balance with the intellectual side, comprising

distinguished lectures and exhibitions.

The Mashramani Exhibition at the National Museum will be opened to the public for the duration of one month.
Mashramani 2015 is being observed under the theme ‘One People, One Culture, One Celebration’. (GINA)