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Mash in Guyana 2007. Mashramani, often abbreviated to "Mash", is an annual festival that celebrates Guyana becoming a Republic in 1970. [1] The festival, usually held on 23 February – Guyanese Republic Day – includes a parade, music, games and cooking and is intended to commemorate the "Birth of the Republic". [2]
The following category is for cultural festivals in Guyana, including folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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Celebrations in Guyana reflect the diverse origins of its people; typical European holidays such as Easter and Christmas, Diwali, and Phagwah from Guyanese Hindus, and Mashramani, a holiday to celebrate Guyana's independence inspired by Amerindian festivals.
The idea of CARIFESTA was based on a similar event that took place in Puerto Rico in 1952. When Georgetown, Guyana hosted a Caribbean Writers and Artists Convention in 1966 and 1970, it encouraged President Forbes Burnham to host an arts festival on a grander scale, thus CARIFESTA was created and took place in 1972. Guyana had recently gained ...
Entertainment events in Guyana (3 C) H. Historical events in Guyana (9 C) O. Observances in Guyana (1 C) P. Public holidays in Guyana (3 P) V. Event venues in Guyana ...
Events in Guyana (6 C) F. Food and drink in Guyana (1 C, 1 P) L. ... Pages in category "Culture of Guyana" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.
Category: Entertainment events in Guyana. 2 languages. ... Festivals in Guyana (6 C, 1 P) S. Sports competitions in Guyana ...