On Monday last at the Pegasus Hotel, overseas-based Guyanese entertainer John ‘Slingshot’ Drepaul officially launched his 2009 “Sharing Love on Mash Day” Mash Band which is expected to hit the road 100-strong on Mash Day.Officiating at the occasion,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Drepaul noted that his official designer, Christopher Goodridge, his wife,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, Ingrid,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, as well as his other helpers, are committed to be a force to be reckoned with on Mash Day.Drepaul emphasised his dedication to the cause of bettering the lives of especially the challenged youth of Guyana and of orphans, noting that these contributions speak volumes for his love and appreciation of ordinary Guyanese.Some of the models at Slingshot’s Mash Band launchingHe made mention of his 2006 “irates”, where he symbolically portrayed the blatant copyright infringements of cultural and artistic creativity here in Guyana and elsewhere.The “Slingshot 2009 Mash Camp” is all geared up for a very hectic week in Guyana. Already scheduled is a recording session with Bappie Roopchand’s “Shakti Strings Orchestra” at the Platinum Recording Studio in Campbellville.Spokesperson for the Mash Camp, Donna Stanford, said that Slingshot is set to video-tape two songs “Fan Me” and “lease Don’t Hate Me”.These songs were written while he was recuperating at the Pegasus Hotel from his 2007 Mash accident on Irving Street while on the way to the National Park.“Fan Me” is also Slingshot’s 2010 Mash theme, and the video of the same name features Miss Guyana World participant and UG junior, Carlotta Renee Persaud, who is currently rehearsing with the “admini Abraham Dance Company” from Grove, East Bank Demerara.According to Goodridge, the Slingshot Mash Band dubbed ‘Sharing Love on Mash Day’ will consist of a 100-strong contingent of costumed individuals, while there will be sections clad in jerseys bearing the ‘Slingshot logo and slogans’.Come February 23 blue, red and white love angels with translucent wings will take to the road wearing face masks, and will speak out against the stigma and discrimination attached to those affected by HIV/AIDS,NFL Jerseys Cheap, poverty and other issues.A fantastic and colourful float will feature John ‘Slingshot’ Drepaul seated on the steps of a Creole cottage singing his ‘surprise Mash song’, as his wife Ingrid prepares Creole delicacies at a fireside. That’s not all. Fresh Creole conkie will be shared along the way as the revellers make their way to the National Park.Always “on-the-go” while in Guyana, Slingshot will be engaged in a number of events,NBA Jerseys From China, among which is the filming of some music videos for his new CD titled “Fan Me”.According to Ms Donna Stanford of the Slingshot Mash Camp, as is customary of the Mash Camp,Wholesale NBA Jerseys China, revellers will not be charged a fee to participate in the Slingshot Road March Band.? Slingshot has always relied on the charity and good nature of the local citizenry and businesses for financial and material assistance. He is again soliciting for this year’s participation.Yes, Slingshot has indeed captured the very spirit of Mash that is typical of this annual Guyana celebration of mass, fun, and hopefully lots of sun.