After thorough rehearsals and preparations, the Primary and Secondary Students managed to bring forth energetic and spectacular performances, which thrilled the judges and audience, as they jumped to their feet and moved to the rhythm of music.

St. Rose’s High with ‘Splendour of Love’ which copped second position

The categories of the competition include Interpretive Dances, Religious Beliefs, Legends and Traditions, Social Commentaries and Hip Hop.

Coming out with first position, in the Individual Dance segment, age 11-13, was Richard Ishmael’s Secondary with “Triumphant,” while St. Rose’s High copped second, with “Splendour of Love,” and North Georgetown Secondary was awarded third, for “Supplication of a child”.

North Georgetown Secondary with ‘Troubled Souls’ that  received first

In the Group category of Dance, 11-13 years, North Georgetown Secondary copped first with “Troubled Souls,” and St. John’s College received second with “Sweet Flavour,” leaving Central High School with third, for the performance of “African Flex.”

St. John’s College’s ‘Sweet flavour’ copped  second

After a splendid performance and loud cheering from the audience, it left the judges with no choice, but to announce that North Georgetown Secondary took first position with “A Portrait of My Life”, in the 14-17 age group, in the Individual Dance. Tutorial High copped second with “Voice of Hope”, while Richard Ishmael Secondary received third for the entry “Broken Wand”.

Central High’s ‘African Flex’ was awarded third

In the Hip-Hop category, after an energetic performance, St. Joseph’s High was awarded first position with “Figment of your Imagination”, while Bishops’ High copped second, and Christ Church Secondary was given third for the entry “Eight Period Remixed”.

The first place winners will represent Georgetown, at the National Cultural Centre, for the National Schools Competition, slated for February 12-14.

South Ruimveldt Secondary performing ‘Ancestral Legacy’ which grabbed first position

Mashramani 2015 is being celebrated under the theme “One People One Culture One Celebration.”

St. Joseph’s High copped first in the Hip-Hop segment with ‘Figment of Imagination’

The children’s Mashramani activities started in 1996, at the National Cultural Centre. It began with a little walk, Ogle explained, and  “Eventually the activities moved to February 23. However, it was posing a problem with the timing of the senior mash parade, which was starting until noon, so it was then put to the Saturday before the Mash activities, starting at the Promenade Gardens,” she related.

Speaking on theatre arts, Ogle pointed out that it is now part of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).  “Before, our students would have to leave to observe carnival in another country, as a cultural event, as a part of the syllabus, but the department and the ministry have lobbied for our own Mashramani to be included as part of the cultural form,” she stressed.

GT&T’s Senior Marketing Officer Anji Hackett explained that the two entities have partnered on many projects; however this one is very special. “GT&T has been part of this celebration for the past three years and we are proud to say that we will be continuing our sponsorship for the 2015 costume parade,” Hackett said.

She said that the telephone company is looking forward to the children’s costume competition, and more so, because watching the young people “embrace our diversity and culture and showcasing their talents is something the company is proud of”.

Meanwhile, Nedd thanked GT&T for its continued support shown towards the children’s costume parade.