A chowtal group performs at the Phagwah celebrations in Trinidad. By Nicholas Laughlin [1]
In the Caribbean, the Hindu spring festival of Holi is more commonly known by its Bhojpuri name of Phagwah [2]. This past week, Hindus in the Caribbean celebrated Phagwah, with non-Hindus like Caribbean Free Radio also taking part in the festivities [3]. Complementing CFR's rather secular take [3] on the colorful scenes in one part of Trinidad are Flickr photos from Nicholas Laughlin [4] and Tillahwillah [5].
Phagwah revellers covered in abeer dye and other colourful substances. By Nicholas Laughlin [6]
Lee Ann, visiting Guyana from Canada, rhapsodizes about [7] the celebrations in Guyana's capital city of Georgetown, and New York Friend posts a report with photos [8] on the festivities in the heavily West Indian district of Richmond Hill, in Queens, New York, where temperatures were considerably lower. KDunk [9] and arZan [10] posted reports and photos from Richmond Hill as well.