Mashramani is the annual national festival of the Republic of Guyana. It reaches its peak on February 23, when all its activities culminate in a grand festival day, which is also Guyana’s National Day ...

As we approach February 23rd, I can’t help but notice the near deafening silence surrounding Mashramani, our country’s grand celebration of Republic Day. This is usually a time of national pride, ...

“On February 23, people from the ten regions of Guyana converge on the country’s capital to participate in the grand, massive carnival-like event, with costumed bands and a float parade”: Repeating ...

Mashramani, the carnival-style festival commemorating Guyana's independence on February 23, is “piss poor”, says MediaCritic: “We begin planning for Mash around Valentine's Day, at best just after New ...