Georgetown Launches Children’s Mashramani Competition

Children’s Mashramani Competition

The Department of Education has officially launched the Children’s Mashramani Competition this January 20 at the National Cultural Centre. This event, a vibrant celebration of Guyanese culture, is being held under the theme “Expressing Culture and Creativity as One Guyana.”

Speaking at the launch, Deputy Chief Education Officer for Technical Education, Dr. Ritesh Tularam, highlighted the importance of the programme as an extension of the Ministry of Education’s goal to provide a balanced curriculum for all children. He emphasized that the competition promotes the expressive arts, fosters collaboration between schools, parents, and communities, and offers students a platform to showcase their talents while instilling pride in their national identity.

This year’s competition features students from across Georgetown participating in areas such as Dramatic Poetry, Calypso, Dance, Masquerade, Hip Hop, and the Costume Parade. Winners from this segment will advance to the National Children’s Mashramani Competitions, which will take place from February 13 to 15, 2025.

The finals for Dramatic Poetry, Calypso, Dance, Masquerade, and Hip Hop will be held at the National Cultural Centre on February 13 and 14. On February 15, the Children’s Costume and Road Parade will begin at Parade Ground and culminate at the National Park Tarmac. This vibrant parade is expected to feature approximately 2,500 students, showcasing their creativity in colorful costumes that reflect the theme “Expressing Culture and Creativity as One Guyana.”

Principal Education Officer, Mr. Immanuel Bridgewater, expressed his enthusiasm, stating that over the next five days, students from schools across the Georgetown Education District will compete in areas such as Dramatic Poetry, Calypso, and Dance. He noted that the competition highlights the immense creativity and talent within Guyana’s schools.