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heritage. Calypso competitions with their witty social commentaries are another integral part of Mash, and this culminates in the coronation of a King or Queen for the particular year. Imagine witnessing all the colors, costumes, foods, and animals. Besides the humid weather, these celebrations are definitely worth the sweat for a breath-taking experience. There would be so many images to catch. Perhaps there is no better place than Guyana for capturing diverse cultures due to the fact that there are so many.

(Figure2: A colorful picture of the M as Mashramani festival)