5th Mash Exhibition on at National Museum
A Mashramani exhibition opened today at the Guyana National Museum showcasing the historical perspective of the event aimed at educating the public on the festival and highlighting the initial celebration to the present through photos, costumes, displays, and videos.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony
speaking at the 5th annual Mash Exhibition at the
Guyana National Museum
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds pointed out to the gathering that Mashramani is one of the main events in the country and it is recognised because of its commercial importance.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds addressing the gathering
at the 5th Mash Exhibition at the Guyana National Museum
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony in his remarks reiterated that the Ministry has been trying to make the museum more proactive in terms of learning and one way of doing so is by having the Annual Mash Exhibition. This year’s event is held under the theme “Reflecting Creativity, Celebrating Diversity”
Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman
congratulating the Culture Ministry for its ongoing
successful works
Minister Anthony encouraged all schools to be a part of the exhibition because he feels that it is very important to understand the history of the event. He reiterated that the Mobile Museum Programme that was launched last month will allow students who cannot view the exhibits at the museums brought to their schools.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Minister of Culture,
Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony viewing one of the
exhibits at the Guyana National Museum
Minister added that Guyana will also be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the 1763 Berbice Slave Rebellion. During this month there will also be three distinguished lectures on the rebellion and the launching of a book.
Students viewing pictures of Mashramani from the past
to the present from an I pad that was placed there for
visitors’ use
He said that this month the Ministry will be working with UNESCO to bring a worthwhile exhibition in Guyana which is based on slavery.
One of the exhibits at the 5th Annual Mash Exhibition
at the Guyana National Museum
Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman who was also present at the ceremony said that he was impressed with the quality of work of the Culture Ministry, and encouraged all Guyanese to participate in the many events.
The gathering at the Mash Exhibition at the Guyana
National Museum