Linden 2017 Mashramani celebrations a lively spectacle
This year’s Mashramani celebrations in the Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) community of Linden was deemed a success by many who were fortunate enough to be part of the lively spectacle.
Hundreds lined the streets on Sunday to get a glimpse of the numerous costumes on display by revellers, as the community hosted its leg of the Mashramani celebrations.
Revellers took to the streets to display their colourful costumes
While the annual event originated in Linden, it is observed in the community a week after the grand celebrations in Georgetown. Several flamboyant floats were on display for all to see, which were ably supported by revellers. The participants and party trucks made their way from the Mackenzie shore, across the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge and on to the Bayroc Community Centre Ground, where the costume parade culminated in a grand party.
One of the party trucks along the costume parade route in Linden on Sunday
Access and Stag party trucks kept the revellers entertained as they made their way along the route in the sunny atmosphere. Several spectators told this publication that this year’s event was “better than last year” with regard to participation. Standing out and actively participating this year was the Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC). As customary, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) was also represented in the costume display. At sundown, the curtains came down on the float parade at the Bayroc Community Centre Ground; however, this signalled the start of the evening’s festivities.
