After a long break, calypsonian and costumer designer Winfield James is ready to compete in the calypso and costume band competitions in this year’s Mashramani celebrations.
James unveiled some replicas of the costumes he will be creating for the float parade during a recent audience with President Donald Ramotar. According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), James said that the models symbolised Guyana in the near future. They were created under the theme “Fantasy of Projections,” and depict mining, hydropower, roads and other infrastructure and agriculture.
The artist said he had taken a break from Mash celebrations to focus on other projects but that he is eager to participate in this year’s festivities. “I want to get back in and do something… I won band of the