Ministry of Amerindian Affairs to lead strong contingent for Mash 2012

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs will be participating in the medium category of the float parade. The Ministry will lead a strong contingent comprising of 125 members along the roadways on February 23, 2012 in observation of Guyana’s 42nd Republic Anniversary.

The theme of the band reflects the pride of the Amerindians people of Guyana and that of this year Mashramani theme “Mashin’ with Pride, Keepin’ we Tradition Alive”. The queen float “My Native land” portrays a rich cultural diversity of the Amerindians, will lead the contingent.


Hon. Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Amerindian Affairs and Anil Roberts, PRDO posses with the Queen float of the MoAA 2012 Mash band.

The float and costume depict the legacy of a proud land with colours representing the nature of our country. The foliage represents the Indigenous connection with their environment and the preservation of nature. The design at the back of the float exhibits the majestic water drops found in the Interior. A golden sun sits in the background represents a bright future, while maintaining a Guyanese tradition.

Highlighting the float is a giant Amerindian head dress consistent with the colours of the Coat-of-Arms. The head dress also has nine plumes representing the Amerindian Nations of Guyana. The petroglyph symbols portray the cultural heritage of the Amerindians.