Georgetown: Under the theme ‘Rediscover Home- Celebrating our Diversity ‘ the Tourism Ministry is taking the Mashramani Celebrations up a notch by hosting a Pre Mash Street Jam -“Masharama” on Friday, February 22nd, 2013.
With the overall aim of making this year’s event an even more exciting and memorable one, the Ministry is currently finalizing arrangements to host a Brazilian Samba Band, slated to rouse revelers with live stage performances on the eve of Mashramani.
This massive ‘street fete’ will be staged in the vicinity of the Housing Ministry, on Brickdam, and will also include performances from Soca Monarch Finalists, as they prepare the masses to usher in the 43rd Republic Anniversary the following day , spectators will also get a sneak peek of popular Band Costumes.
The Ministry will then lead a parade of 100 strong to compete in the medium category float competition, which will be followed by the Brazilian Samba Group with an anticipated 1000 party followers accompanying them to the National Park.
Still basking in the spirit of celebration after the grand parade, the band and followers will then assemble at the National Exhibition Centre for the Ministry of Tourism After Mash Wash Down.
According to Tourism Minister, Irfaan Ali, the Ministry’s plans for this year’s Mashramani Celebrations is centered around meeting the needs of all visitors particularly those from the neighbouring countries like Brazil, and exposing the visitors to our diverse culture.
“This will be utilized as the vehicle through which we can attract an average of 400 tourists. We are working with the state of Roraima and tourism agencies within the State to promote and sell packages,” Ali explained.
You must be logged in to post a comment.