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BY Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 12:00pm February 01, 2019,

3 Caribbean festivals to help you reconnect with your history this February

by Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson, 12:00pm February 01, 2019,
3 Caribbean festivals to help you reconnect with your history this February

Mashramani Carnival – Guyana

Popularly known as the Mash Carnival, Mashramani is celebrated annually on February 23- Guyana’s Republic Day- marked to celebrate the “Birth of the Republic” in 1970. 

One of the most significant and most colourful carnivals, the Mashramani originates from the Amerindian language which translates into ‘celebration of a job well done’. The festival is marked with colourful costumes, music and food that display a culture that has stood the test of time.

3 Caribbean festivals to help you reconnect with your history this February
3 Caribbean festivals to help you reconnect with your history this February

Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: March 30, 2020

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