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MASHRAMANIA CELEBRATION AFTER HARD WORK Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc.on-line Magazine Feb. 28 2017 Vol 7 Issue 2 MASHRAMANIA CELEBRATION AFTER HARD WORK Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. on-line Magazine LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: IN THIS ISSUE elcome to the February issue of the Guyana Cultural Association News Magazine. A very close friend of mine proclaims that he does not believe in PAGE 4-11: GCA 2017 Calendar New Year resolutions. Every year he prefers to give up the consumption of PAGE 13-29: Mashramani 2017 Walcohol for an entire month. He chose February undoubtedly because it is indeed the 2 PAGE 30: Hometown Associations shortest month of the year. PAGE 31: Stagecoach Mary However, from a Guyanese perspective the month of February has quite a lot of sig- 3 PAGE 32: Fiction by Black Writers nificance. First of all King Valentine sends that message of Love and understanding PAGE 34-35: Claudette Colvin on February 14th. MASHRAMANI PAGE 36: Skipper Barrow passes Despite the inclement weather Guyanese came out in droves to celebrate and display revelry, merriment and folklore at the 47th MASHRAMANI festivities, celebrating the fruits of our collective efforts and accomplishments through hard work. The tal- Editor ents of costume designers were on full display, symbolically representing various CELEBRATION Edgar Henry aspects of our indigenous culture. Here in the Diaspora, a Cultural Presentation and Reception commemorating the Cover Design uniqueness in our diversity, under the patronage of Hon. Barbara Atherly, Consul Claire Goring & Ashton Franklin General of Guyana was held at the Consulate in New York, attended by many who chose ethnic dress codes representing the six races that we proudly boast. Copy Editors- On February 8, 2017, the Guyana National Museum unveiled a Masquerade Edgar Henry, Lear Matthews Exhibition. Topics addressed in the exhibition were Masquerade in Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice; the characters in the Masquerade Band; the featuring of spe- Layout and Design by cial bands; musical instruments; the costumes and the legends of the Masquerade Claire A. Goring & Ashton Franklin tradition. History was created since this was the first of its kind and would add to the documentation of material on this custom. This surely is a historic precedent for GCA Contributors: to receive full credit originating from our New York GCA 2012 slogan “Masquerade Dr. Vibert Cambridge Lives” and by extension in the homeland, the December 2012 Symposium initiative of “Masquerade Lives” which was held in Guyana, and the “Masquerade Jamboree” last Edgar Henry Charles Monah December to bring the curtains down on the 50th anniversary celebrations. Dr. Lear Matthews Here in the US it is Black History month. It is noteworthy that President Donald Rabindra Rooplall Trump’s official presidential proclamation uses the words, "African American History Handel Andrews Month". He did not officially change Black History Month to African American History Month. It’s been that way for decades. President Obama did the same. In Francis Quamina Farrier fact, since the presidency of Jimmy Carter, almost all Commanders-in-Chief have Gail Nunes Dr. Juliet Emanuel used the same language in the proclamations. Ave Brewster-Haynes This year GCA’s 2017 theme “We Bridgin … Celebrating our Indigenous Culture” cap- tures significant dimensions of our cultural traditions as we focus on the aboriginal peoples, recognizing their invaluable contribution to our rich native heritage. In this Photography: issue, our president Dr. Vibert Cambridge has produced a special three year project Vibert Cambridge encompassing the revitalization of Taan, to facilitate several activities aimed at telling Tangerine Clarke the history of Taan in Guyana and its linkage with India’s musical traditions. Roger Gary Charles Monah The Guyana Cultural Association continues in its efforts to keep you informed, enter- Annette Arjoon tained and connected to “home” through the Arts, heritage stories, cultural events, Michael C. Lam Collection social commentary, history and the legacy of our heroes, as well as ordinary folk. Francis Quamina Farrier GCA embodies a spirit of commitment to cultural resuscitation. Department of Culture, Youth This issue highlights the launching of the Folk Festival Season. In keeping with the & Sport theme of sustaining cultural links, collaboration and cooperation, with input from various segments of the society including the Diaspora, the GCA executive Board adopted the slogan for 2017 with special emphasis on the indigenous ancestors. The GCA Media Team season’s events beginning with the Summer Workshop Series to the Family Fun Day Ave Brewster-Haynes (Chairperson), activities which will demonstrate cross connections with importance on showcasing Juliet Emanuel, Edgar Henry, our indigenous ancestors. Lear Matthews, Claire A. Goring, For Black History month, Handel Andrews brings to fore the truth of the Rosa Parks Ashton Franklin, controversy; while Charles Monah reminds us of the First American woman Margaret Lawrence Gail A. Nunes, Francis Quamina Farrier. employed to distribute the US mail. Read Dr. Lear Matthews’s commentary on the fate and sustainability on Hometown Associations; Dr. Juliet Emanuel narrates the findings of the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) on Black writings; meet the man Please join our Facebook group, who helped coin the word Mashramani; the 2017 Symposium “Call for Participation,” Website: www.guyfolkfest.org and many other interesting stories. GCA Secretariat -1368 E.89 Street, We hope that you take pleasure in these and other presentations as we look forward Brooklyn, NY 11236 to a dynamic and culturally enriched 2017. Tel: 800-774-5762 Read enjoy and share. Edgar Henry, February Editor Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. on-line Magazine Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. on-line Magazine 4 LAUNCH OF 2017 FOLK FESTIVAL SEASON 5 GCA LAUNCHES “We Bridgin … Celebrating our Indigenous Culture” INTRODUCTION AND MISSION 2017 FOLK BRING TOGETHER A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FESTIVAL SEASON EXPLORATION AND Dr. Vibert Cambridge AA President, Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc. CELEBRATION ON Photograph compliments of Annette Arjoon GUYANA’S INDIGENOUS HERITAGE he aim of the 16th annual Guyana Folk Festival in Brooklyn, New York is to provide the Guyanese, Caribbean, and Brooklyn communities with a satis- Tfying introduction to Guyana’s indigenous heritage and creativity. One stream in contemporary Guyanese archeology focus- es on the terra preta mounds in the Berbice savannahs. Artifacts excavated from those mounds have been carbon dated as being over 5,000 years old. In this long heritage, Guyana’s indigenous peoples have been the stewards of the nations’ natural resources that lie beyond the “forever reaching in” coastal island. Our indigenous heritage has enriched all aspects of Guyanese TO CELEBRATE OUR life—imagination, food, science and technology, and aes- thetics. The 2017 Folk Festival Season will through its signature INDIGENOUS CULTURE events, highlight these themes—stewardship, imagina- tion, cuisine, science and technology, and art; and in “We Bridgin … Celebrating our partnership with the American Indian Community House (AICH), connect the Guyana experience with that of other indigenous communities in in New York City. Indigenous Culture” AICH represents 75 Native American ethnicities in New York City. Photograph compliments of Annette Arjoon Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. on-line Magazine Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. on-line Magazine THE 2017 FOLK FESTIVAL 6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 7 CARIBBEAN HERITAGE SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES (July 5-August 10, 2017} The curriculum for workshops will readings and performance of stories, songs and dances from the Guyanese repertoire. In 2017, we intend to widen the age range of participants to include teenagers-13- 15 in a series of applied workshops in digital production and web design. An expected outcome from this cohort is a documentary record of the season AWARDS CEREMONY The Call for Nominations will be announced soon. “We Bridgin … SYMPOSIUM & LITERARY HANG Celebrating our (Thursday, August 31, and Saturday, September 2, 2017) The two-day event is launched with a keynote address by a distinguished Guyanese. Over these two days, through the keynote address/Dr. Desry Fox-Caesar inaugural lecture, panels, papers, displays, Indigenous Culture” exhibitions, films, videos, posters, performances, and other forms of creative expression, the Symposium and Literary Hang will examine themes such as, but not limited to: • creation stories of Guyana’s indigenous peoples. • the state of Guyanese archeology • science and technology in contemporary indigenous communities in Guyana • conservation and stewardship of “Guyana verde.” • Innovations in contemporary Guyanese art • Visioning the future: Implementing • creation stories of Guyana’s indigenous peoples. Children Village. Between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs’ • the state of Guyanese archeology the children-friendly Benab will be the center of activi- sustainable development strategic plan • science and technology in contemporary indigenous ties on Family Fun Day. We anticipate hand-on micro- communities in Guyana workshops in story-telling, singing, dance, art and • conservation and stewardship of “Guyana verde.” craft. • Innovations in contemporary Guyanese art Main Stage Performance. • Visioning the future: Implementing Ministry of Attention is being given to creating
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