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Showcasing
A Cultural Mix In 2006
Mash
2006 launched at the Umana Yana
Minister
Gail Teixeira and Mash 2006 theme winner, Shamar
Mittelholzer at the unveiling of the new logo.
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The
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Friday night officially
launched Mashramani 2006, under the theme “Showcasing a
Cultural Mix in 2006”.
The
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Gail Teixeira, also
presented the prize of $30,000 to 9-year-old Shamar Mittelholzer
from Mae’s Under-12 School whose theme was chosen for the
Mashramani 2006.
The
launching of Mash 2006 commenced with the traditional costume
parade from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Main
Street, to the Umana Yana, where the launching ceremony took
place.
The
event was graced by Acting President Mr. Sam Hinds, other
Government officials and Mash 2006 Management Committee Members.
Students
from the National School of Dance
perform at the launching
Minister
Gail Teixeira said in her address that Mash in 2006 is special
because of the ongoing preparations taking place, the hosting of
the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 and the nation’s 40th
Independence anniversary celebrations.
The
Mash 2006 logo and theme shortly after it was unveiled
by Minister Gail Teixeira at Umana Yana.
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She
observed that this year’s Mash celebrations were cancelled due
to the January flood and some of the planned activities were
held in areas not affected.
Ms.
Teixeira said that the Mash 2006 calendar of activities can be
described as a journey through Guyana. The Private Sector Brunch
has been re-scheduled for December and is aimed at raising funds
for calypsonians.
All
Regions vied for participation, and those taking part are Two,
Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Nine, and Ten.
A
new item has been added to the Mash 2006 calendar of activities,
and this is a one-night Chutney Competition to be held in
Wakenaam.
Speaking
about the logo, Minister Teixeira said it was decided to keep
the logo and change the theme and the public was given a chance
to send in their entries to the theme competition. This was won
by Shamar Mittelholzer.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
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