Children's Mashramani Art and Essay Competition 2021 Rules and Guidelines

In observance of Guyana’s 51st Republic Anniversary Celebrations, the Ministry of Education be conducting the Child Art and Essay Competitions under the theme: “Celebrating Our Veracity in Diversity: Mash 2021 Redefined in Style”. This Theme posits that 2020 was a difficult year for many and has caused us all to make significant adjustments to our lives due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is against this backdrop that we use this opportunity to redefine Mash, 2021 in style. Style, because it provides our learners with a “stage” to be creative and innovative in their efforts to celebrate and showcase the authenticity in in diversities as a Guyanese people.

Additionally, the first letter of each word in the first part of the theme spells out the term COVID. This serves as a reminder that we are still in a pandemic but more importantly encourages us all to recognise that there is a space for something positive and great to come out of every negative situation simply because we have life. This definitely remains a reason to celebrate.

The Ministry of Education will also showcase the talents of our learners through a segment titled “Reflections of Children’s Mashramani Activities”. This will sensitize the public of this annual activity; bring comfort to all those learners who would have participated as well as those who did not participate.

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Children's Mashramani Art and Essay Competitions 2021