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Mash Costume and Float Parade shifted to May – Govt. confirms

Nov 20, 2015 News

It is confirmed. February 23rd – Republic Day – next year will not see the traditional Costume and Float Parade being held. Rather, these have been pushed back to May, when Guyana is set to celebrate its 50th Independence Anniversary.
However, according to the Mash Secretariat yesterday, Guyanese can be assured that Mashramani 2016 is certainly on.
According to a government statement, the Annual Republic Lecture Series will also occur in May, but outside of these two changes, all other activities are set to take place in their traditional manner, in terms of timing.
Government is expected to launch Mash 2016 today in front of the Ministry of Education’s Department of Culture, Main Street, where the logo will be unveiled, following a packed programme of activities.
“Drumming, masquerade, dancing, storytelling, steelband renditions, and performances by the calypso, chutney and soca monarchs will be among the activities with which patrons will be treated.”
Additionally, Music Unlimited, a local music institution, will perform several Guyanese songs.
Among the main activities for Mash 2016 are Calypso, Chutney and Soca competitions; Children’s competitions, which are slated to be held from February 17 to 20, culminating with the Children’s costume and float parade; Bright up Guyana; and steel band and masquerade competitions.
On February 23, there will be the official flag-raising at Parliament Buildings, commencing at 07:00 hrs. All the administrative regions will be celebrating Mashramani as well.

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