From left, Pastor Phyllis Ramey, Woman Ira Lewis, and Dr. Sidney Ramey, after a current Sidney Ramey Movies Presents Double Characteristic in Newark, New Jersey.
Courtesy of Woman Ira Lewis
The Guyana American Heritage Basis Inc. (GAHF), a 501c(3) non-profit based in 2001 by Woman Ira Lewis in New Jersey to advertise and create consciousness of Guyanese tradition within the diaspora, will have a good time Guyana’s fifty fifth Republic Anniversary with a Mash Dance on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Based on Woman Ira, an iconic supporter of the humanities and promoter of academic applications, the shindig, which shall be held at Woodbine Ballroom, 2281 Church Ave. in Brooklyn, from 8 p.m., will characteristic widespread cultural ambassadors DJ Flexx, King Aquarius, David—One Man Band, and particular visitor Jungle.
Beneath Guyana’s 2025 commemoration theme; Expressing our Tradition and Creativity as One Guyana,” GAHF welcomes all nationals and pals to the neighborhood occasion to commemorate the South American nation that turned a democratic Republic on Feb. 23, 1970.
Lewis, who’s enthusiastic about neighborhood empowerment in Guyana and the USA and has raised the nation’s Golden Arrowhead flag over New Jersey Metropolis Corridor to watch Guyana’s Independence for a few years, will as soon as once more host the occasion on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Moreover, Lewis will proceed the Caribbean Household Enjoyable Day committee, which presents Guyana Day, the biggest out of doors occasion at Monte Irving Park, on July 13. This occasion attracts hundreds of nationals from as distant as New York and elected officers, together with Senator Brintee Timberlake of Legislative District 34, for a large summer time day of athletics, dwell performances, and giveaways.
Lewis, an altruistic girl who has acquired quite a few accolades for her boundless contributions, was just lately introduced with the Sidney Ramey Movies Ministry of Jesus Church of Deliverance Humanitarian Award and a Decision from the Metropolis of Newark Municipal Council. She informed Caribbean Life that internet hosting the Mash Dance is a reminder of how vital it’s to maintain Guyana’s tradition alive in North America.
“I Love my nation. In case you have a look at all my media platforms, you will notice how nicely I promote Guyana and our multicultural heritage. It’s proper that nationals always remember the place they arrive from and their cultural heritage.
“Mashramani, which suggests to have a good time after a tough day’s work and noticed as part of our Republic anniversary, is an immense celebration again house; as such, we must always not lose sight of its significance,” stated Woman Ira.
Among the sponsors embrace Sisters Serving to Sisters, PSEG, Exit Platinum Realty, Sheefa Pharmacy, Doris, The Hills Restaurant, and the Guyana American Heritage Basis. Partial proceeds go in direction of selling the neighborhood’s cultural applications.
To buy early hen tickets, use CASHAPP & ZELLE #973-951-9898. Tickets may be bought at The Hills Restaurant, 4706 Church Ave., Brooklyn. 718-856-5501.
