The Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has honoured Mr. Darnley Guye as Mas Domnik 2026 Personality of the Year for his contribution for over 50 years, from costume building to parade organization, craftsmanship, and leadership.
Mr. Guye was honoured during an award ceremony held at Pottersville during the opening parade of Mas Domnik 2026 on the weekend.
“I am totally grateful, and that shows that people are watching,” he said shortly after receiving his award. “I am thankful for that and will keep on looking and trying my best to do what I can to help,”
Mr. Guye also called for more commitment to costume building.
“When you get into it, you have to stay in it,” he encouraged. “It is not a thing you can come this year and leave next year. or say I am not in that this year. It is a continuous commitment, because since I [ started] I never stopped.”
He continued, “When people respond to what you do, they show appreciation, and you get that feeling that you have to be thankful…”
According to Mr. Guye, “the public is what brings us alive.”
He added, “We do the costumes, but we cannot decide, it’s the public that decides how they feel about it, if it’s good or if it’s not good or if it should continue.”
Presently, Mr. Guye remains a mentor for the younger people who have an interest in costume building.
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