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VSO/CIDA intern Michiyo experiences Mashramani, Guyana's Carnival, and posts a few photos with short captions (also rendered in Japanese). A sampling: “Everyone is full of glitters. By the time I finished watching the parade, I myself was covered with it.”
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that is so true to think i negleted it for the first 11 years of my life i want it back now dat i dont live there anymore.
It’s definatly an experience everyone will enjoy and watching it isnt good enough. i havent seen it for three years but i can tell you i have not yet seen a celebration better than it!