Children’s costume parade lights up Georgetown

After a one-year hiatus, the Education Ministry’s Children Mashramani Competition Costume Parade was held on Saturday and showcases creativity at its best with a kaleidoscope of colours.

Over 50 schools and organisations from the ten Administrative Regions in Guyana took to the streets of Georgetown to display their costumes, as well as their incredible dance moves.

Hundreds of spectators cascaded the streets of Georgetown in support of the event which featured schools along the East Coast of Demerara, and floats from various regions across the country.

Onlookers were left in amazement at the spectacle that was before them, as the children all gyrated to popular Soca vibes, topped with those from several Guyanese artistes, including Jumo Primo’s “Stir de pot”, which did not fail to hype up the crowd, despite the blazing heat, prancing their way into the National Park.

The procession descended under favourable sunshine at 10:00h from Parade Ground, proceeding along Middle Street, then turning at Camp Street into Lamaha, and finally heading into the National Park, Georgetown.

The energetic children in flamboyant costumes incorporated this year’s Mashramani Theme “Celebrate with Liberty, Dignity and Greater Unity”, depicting colours of the National Flag.

Screams and shouts of amusement came from the onlookers who graced the city streets in anticipation, eager to see the next float that would pass their way.

The paraders did not fail to impress with exceptional performances from the Bishops’ High School, The department of Education Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and the Police A Division (Georgetown/East Coast Demerara) groups, who were well organised in their dance choreography among others.

Thomas Moore Primary School sported an academic theme; “math time is fun time”, gracing the streets in gold and blue costumes, while St John’s College and St Barnabas Special School flaunted red and white costumes in sync with the Valentines spirit.

North Georgetown Secondary School’s presentation added heat to the atmosphere with the “solar invasion” theme, while Lodge Secondary School depicted a Green Guyana.

The remote districts of Regions One (Barima-Waini), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) made their presence known with radiant floats, while spectators stood in awe at Region Seven’s (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) multi-coloured costume and float.

The Hinterland Scholarship Students were also among the standout all decked in their traditional attire.It was an exciting morning for all those who was part of the affair.