FOR centuries, the vibrant festival of Phagwah, also known as Holi, has been a symbol of joy, renewal, and cultural preservation. But in Guyana, this ancient ...

The Hindu and non-Hindu community in Region Two celebrated Holi, or Phagwah, yesterday, bringing with it the spirit of unity and festivity to the Essequibo Coast. The observance began as early as ...

Joshua Roberts/Reuters Holi is known as Phagwah in the Indian communities of the Caribbean, including in Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. The festival has also been used by the Indian ...

PHAGWA, or Holi, and Diwali are the two most ancient holy days celebrated in Guyana, with their provenance traced back to the late Bronze Age. This year, ...

Holi rings in the onset of spring and the end of bleak, dreary winter. The festival usually falls in the month of March as per the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated in the month of Phagun, on the ...