Mashramani celebrations 2016 will be without the grand and spectacular float parades – as was done all the years since Guyana gained republican status in 1970.
According to Junior Education Minister Nicolette Henry, who has responsibility for the department of culture, the annual Mashramani float parade will be a no-show in 2016 – to make way for the country’s historical 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.
The Government’s plan is to “tone down Mashramani 2016” in order to “hype up” Independence Day 2016.
Asked whether the float parade will return for Mashramani 2017, Minister Henry indicated she is unsure but noted it is her expectation that it will.
Meanwhile, the Minister said the ostentatious costume design and float parades shifted for May is expected to have 50 floats to symbolize Guyana’s celebration of 50 years as an Independent nation.