The atmosphere at the Anna Regina Community Centre ground in Region Two on Monday was one of much enthusiasm and a kaleidoscope of colours, as the region’s Mashramani activities kicked off with the children’s competition.
Hundreds of children from various nursery, primary and secondary schools converged at the community centre ground to witness and participate in the dramatic poetry and calypso competitions.
Mashramani is being celebrated under the theme “Cultural folklore: Celebrating 44”. Welcoming the audience of children, teachers, visitors and government officers was Regional Education Officer Baramdai Seepersaud. The education officer said the activity is sponsored by the Department of Education in collaboration with the Region Two administration. He stated that the competition focuses on bringing the Mash theme alive and fostering togetherness among schools in the region.
Declaring the children’s competition open was Regional Executive Officer Sunil Singh, who encouraged the students to give of their best in the competition. He reminded them that the best performers at the various categories will be representing Region Two at the national competition to be held in Georgetown at a later date.
First to take to the stage were students from Reliance, Anna Regina, Lima Sands, Cotton Field, Marias Lodge, Abram Zuil, Hampton Court, and Danielstown nursery schools in the dramatic poetry competition.
The tots dished out such competitive performances, the judges had a difficult task deciding the winners. Copping the first place was Anna Regina Nursery, followed by Danielstown Nursery in second and Lima Sands Nursery in third.
In the calypso competition for nursery schools, Anna Regina was declared the winner, while in the primary school age eight to 10 calypso contest, Mainstay Lake emerged as the champion with “People In Society”.
The competition attracted hundreds of persons. More are expected to converge at the Anna Regina Community Centre ground for the continuation of the children’s competition.
