President impressed with Guyanese enthusiasm on Mash Day
Written by GINA
Thursday, 23 February 2012 22:41
PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar caught a panoramic view of the Mashramani costume and float parade from the National Park yesterday. He arrived in time to witness the performance by the Torch, a masquerade band from Region 10.
President Donald Ramotar and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar waving to patrons in the National Park on Mash day
In view of an arena packed to capacity and a judging audience, costume bands entered one after the other from the eastern side and made two laps around the park under the guidance of the Mashramani coordinating team.
In an invited comment, President Ramotar said, “I enjoyed myself thoroughly today. I enjoyed many of the floats that they had and it’s good to see so many people enjoying themselves,” President Ramotar said.
President Ramotar was impressed with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment's float, noting that it was well-conceptualised.
There were sporadic showers but these failed to impede the revellers from their energetic performances.
The Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce, under the theme “Celebrating and Savouring our Cultural Traditions" had the crowd on its feet with an energetic costume depicting the Kaieteur, resplendent flora and rich traditions.
With revellers decked in red, yellow and white, the Ministry of Health continued to promote its campaign for healthy living. “Love that Body, - love life, stay healthy, live long” was the ministry’s theme.The Ministry of Agriculture at the National Park on Mash Day
Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy took the lead as his ministry participated under the theme “Celebrating our Rich Diversity” and promoting the message about Guyana being the breadbasket of the Caribbean.
“Oral Tradition” was the theme for the Ministry of Education’s costume band, and popular proverbs such as “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush” were used as the Ministry advocated literacy.
With soundtracks from local artistes dominating the musical accompaniment and costume bands symbolising all aspects of the Guyanese tradition, it can be argued that this year’s celebration confirmed to its colloquial theme Mashin with Pride Keepin We Traditions Alive.”
Costumes and revellers at the packed National
dESPITE THE FACT THAT rEGION 4 WILL CONTINUE TO VOTE PNC THE PRES IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING A GREAT MASH FOR ALL
Written by GINA
Thursday, 23 February 2012 22:41
PRESIDENT Donald Ramotar caught a panoramic view of the Mashramani costume and float parade from the National Park yesterday. He arrived in time to witness the performance by the Torch, a masquerade band from Region 10.
President Donald Ramotar and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar waving to patrons in the National Park on Mash day
In view of an arena packed to capacity and a judging audience, costume bands entered one after the other from the eastern side and made two laps around the park under the guidance of the Mashramani coordinating team.
In an invited comment, President Ramotar said, “I enjoyed myself thoroughly today. I enjoyed many of the floats that they had and it’s good to see so many people enjoying themselves,” President Ramotar said.
President Ramotar was impressed with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment's float, noting that it was well-conceptualised.
There were sporadic showers but these failed to impede the revellers from their energetic performances.
The Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce, under the theme “Celebrating and Savouring our Cultural Traditions" had the crowd on its feet with an energetic costume depicting the Kaieteur, resplendent flora and rich traditions.
With revellers decked in red, yellow and white, the Ministry of Health continued to promote its campaign for healthy living. “Love that Body, - love life, stay healthy, live long” was the ministry’s theme.The Ministry of Agriculture at the National Park on Mash Day
Minister of Agriculture Dr. Leslie Ramsammy took the lead as his ministry participated under the theme “Celebrating our Rich Diversity” and promoting the message about Guyana being the breadbasket of the Caribbean.
“Oral Tradition” was the theme for the Ministry of Education’s costume band, and popular proverbs such as “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush” were used as the Ministry advocated literacy.
With soundtracks from local artistes dominating the musical accompaniment and costume bands symbolising all aspects of the Guyanese tradition, it can be argued that this year’s celebration confirmed to its colloquial theme Mashin with Pride Keepin We Traditions Alive.”
Costumes and revellers at the packed National
dESPITE THE FACT THAT rEGION 4 WILL CONTINUE TO VOTE PNC THE PRES IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING A GREAT MASH FOR ALL