drawn from all Regions of Guyana to Linden welcoming Guyana's status as a republic with over three days of frolic and fun. The mashramani first One thousand strong Costume revolver is known as Ms.Una Garner, which ever region in guyana that her costume was taken to participate in mashramani celebration she defeated an uphold her crown. After witnessing the massive crowds, glitter and level of competition, Mr. David Singh, a Government Official, held discussion with the Jaycees Committee about bringing the event to Georgetown, the nation's capital. Approval was also given by the then President Forbes Burnham for Mash to be a National Event for the Republic celebration. Mash activities were rotated in Linden, Berbice and Georgetown but due to sponsorship, the Costume Bands contest remained in Georgetown. Celebration With Guyana being as large as it is, people travel from miles out of town to be a part of the celebrations, with children, food and all, because they see this day as a day of celebration. The Mash Day depicts a hive of activity from Vlissingen and Irving streets all the way to the National Park, with an air of expectancy. Thousands of people summon to the streets to participate in the annual Mashramani celebrations, which has been a part of Guyanese culture for over 50 years. Carnival (Mashramani) dates The table shows a list of Guyana Carnival (Mash) dates, 2013 to 2019. See also Culture of Guyana References External links Mashramani Mash 2004 Website Mashramani Photos Music festivals in Guyana Festivals in Guyana February observances Folk festivals in Guyana Carnivals in Guyana