Masqueraders are the heart of Mashramani; one of the oldest and most powerful expressions of our cultural identity. Rooted in African traditions brought to Guyana during slavery, masquerading used music, movement, costume, and storytelling as a way to preserve heritage, express resistance, and celebrate freedom. When Mashramani was officially introduced in 1970 to mark Guyana becoming a Republic, masqueraders became a central symbol of the festival, bringing history, rhythm, and community to the

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