LINDENERS on Saturday were treated to a cultural display of colourful, creative and exotic costumes which perfectly accessorised the curvaceous bodies of models, which did not disappoint the large crowd.

They danced seductively and revelled to soca music, all in an effort to assure Lindeners that Independence Carnival 2019 will be one of the biggest events of the years.
About seven costumes depicting the towns of Guyana were displayed; while Lindeners poured their support behind the beautiful Linden costume which sported lime green, pink and turquoise, all the costumes, including those from Anna Regina and Lethem, were equally eye-catching. Each designer was also introduced as his/her costumes were modelled, some from Trinidad and Tobago. The costumes were made available by both the Genesis and Pulse Bands.

The evening was nothing short of impressive, even as Lindeners and the entire Guyana is getting ready for Mashramani 2019. A carnival costume launch was held in Berbice on Friday and simultaneously, launches were held in the United Kingdom and New York. Following the launches, persons can now purchase the costume of their liking, either online, or at the office in Georgetown. They can also register for the bands and other carnival packages.

Coordinator of the event, Kerwin Bollers, is also the brainchild behind the Independence Guyana Carnival, which was held for the first time last year; Bollers said the aim of the costume launch is to showcase the costumes that will be worn for this year’s carnival, which will be held under the theme ‘Lost World’.

Bollers said carnival is the celebration of Guyana’s independence and should not be a Georgetown event, but a national event; hence, the reason launches are being held regionally. Carnival is a tourism event aimed at bringing persons from across the diaspora back home in May.

Bollers noted that the launches are not a means of distraction from the upcoming Mashramani event. There will be a series of events leading up to May 26, Carnival Day.
Bollers is also expecting greater support, compared to last year, since many persons now have their misconceptions cleared up and now fully understand what the Guyana Carnival is all about.