Addressing a stakeholder engagement meeting held by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Wednesday at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Minister Charles Ramson outlined that measures first introduced in 2024 will now be further expanded in 2025, all with the aim of improving the quality of the Mashramani Costume and Float Parade.
The meeting brought together costume designers, representatives from Government Ministries, and the Private Sector to discuss strategies for enhancing the parade and ensuring a coordinated approach to its planning and execution.
Minister Ramson emphasised the importance of timely preparation, urging designers to have optional proposals ready and encouraging clients to engage with them by the end of November. This, he noted, would provide sufficient time for designers to produce high-quality pieces that reflect the vibrancy and creativity of Mashramani.
During the engagement, a committee comprising Private Sector representatives was established, and a clear organisational structure for the planning and execution of Mashramani 2026 was outlined.
Meanwhile, Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, stressed the need for a coordinated and collaborative approach.
He pledged his Ministry’s support in holding regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and the event runs smoothly.
At the conclusion of the session, stakeholders expressed their agreement with the new process and committed to working together to make Mashramani 2026 the best ever, promising enhanced creativity, efficiency, and overall spectacle in the upcoming celebration.
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