On the 23rd February, 1970, Guyana became a republic. ‘Mashramani’ is the festival where Guyanese of all class and color come together to celebrate the birth anniversary of Guyana.
Before gaining its republican status, Guyana was awarded independence in 1966 from Great Britain. Since independence, an independence carnival was held in Mc Kenzie, Linden by the Jaycees group, but after becoming a republic this carnival was renamed  ‘Mashramani’ an Amerindian word that was used by the Arawaks whenever they gather to celebrate a special event.
This year Guyana will be celebrating its 40th Republic anniversary under the theme: “Embracing our Diversity: Celebrating our Heritage”.

 

 

Parade leaves from the Church Street turning to Irving Street then to the National Park. All Costume and Parade leaves around 10:00hrs


Joining Costumes band is a norm in Guyana. Guyanese welcome you with open arms to join us in celebrating Mashramani. To join a band please contact the Ministry of Culture and they will be able to place you among the hundreds of revelers and scores of floats that will be participating.

Who to contact
Mr. Lennox Canterbury
Co-ordinator of Mash Events
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport
Main Street, Georgetown
Tel: 592 226 4764