Mashramani is the annual national festival of the Republic of Guyana. It reaches its peak on February 23, when all its activities culminate in a grand festival day, which is also Guyana’s ...

“Mai-u bay matraman” is an invitation to “let’s go do self-help and then eat and drink afterwards” in Macushi, one of the indigenous languages of, mainly, the North Rupununi. Matraman is ...

Guyana's vibrant Caribbean roots are showcased during its festivals. The Mashramani celebrations, commemorating independence from Britain, burst with colorful parades, steel-pan beats, and calypso ...