Guyanese in Barbados celebrate Phagwah
SCORES of Guyanese of mainly Hindu origins living and working or holidaying in sunny Barbados converged on the Caribbean island’s two lone temples last weekend so as to celebrate in customary Guyanese fashion the Hindu festival of Phagwah.
Word out of Barbados is that they had a jolly good time, just as their compadres did here, […]
Putting differences aside
I am a Guyanese of African descent, and have lived in Guyana all my life. Something struck me at this year’s Phagwah celebrations which I must share with my fellow Guyanese.
Thousands turn out at inaugural Berbice Mela
-Lets reflect on the message of Phagwah and work towards peace in our land-PMGeorgetown, GINA, March 23, 2008
The inaugural Berbice Mela held at the Bath Settlement Community Centre, West Coast Berbice yesterday saw thousands of Guyanese celebrating Phagwah (the festival of colours).
Use religion as our living guide
As our Guyanese brothers and sisters observe three important events in our non-secular calendar of observances — Youman Nabi, Phagwah, and Easter, we must not forget the messages enshrined in these most holy and sacred events in our religious convictions.
Phagwah one of the most ancient, joyous and colourful festivals
PHAGWAH is one of the most ancient, joyous and colourful festivals of the Hindu calendar. This festival was brought down from India in 1838, by Indian Indentured Immigrants.
First Phagwah Mela set for West Coast Berbice
THE first Phagwah Mela in West Coast Berbice, Region Five, is slated to take place tomorrow at the Bath Settlement Community Centre Ground, as part of efforts by the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) to involve persons from across the country in its programmes.
AFC extends best wishes on the occasion of Phagwah
THE AFC extends best wishes to the Hindu community of Guyana on the occasion of Phagwah, the spring festival. Traditionally associated with the triumph of good over evil, Phagwah welcomes the spring season and offers prayers for good harvests and fertility of the land.
Savouring the colour in ‘Holi’
(To the layman, the Hindu festival of ‘Holi’ or ‘Phagwah’ as most Guyanese know it, is primarily about dousing each other with oodles of water dyed with just about every colour under the sun and having a jolly good time finishing each other off with generous helpings of powder.
Dharma Sabha hosts several events in observance of Phagwah
THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be hosting several activities to commemorate the festival of Phagwah which will be celebrated by Hindus tomorrow.
Justice For All Party extends Phagwah greetings
THE Leader C.N. Sharma and members of the Justice For All Party would like to extend Phagwah greetings to the entire nation especially the Hindu community.
