Mar 20, 2019 · Phagwa, or Holi, in Trinidad usually follows on the heels of Carnival. It is a festival of Hindu origin brought by the Indian indentured workers. Like Carnival, it is a communal …

Mar 6, 2023 · Phagwa, also known as Holi, was introduced to the Caribbean by Indian indentured labourers. This year, Phagwa takes place on March 8 th , 2023, but the actual celebrations will …

Sep 18, 2024 · Holi, also known as Phagwa, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago, deeply rooted in Indian heritage. Brought by indentured laborers from India in the …

The colourful Hindu celebration known as Phagwa. In Trinidad and Tobago, the beginning of the Indian spring and the Hindu New Year is celebrated in the month of March with a festival …

Mar 6, 2023 · In Trinidad and Tobago, the Hindu festival of Phagwa, also known as Holi, is widely observed, especially by members of the Indian diaspora. It is a national holiday in Trinidad and …

Mar 14, 2025 · “Phagwa is one of Hinduism’s most joyful festivals, marked by the playful scattering of brightly-coloured powders (gulaal) and liquids, known as abeer, among …

Children’s phagwa at Tunapuna Hindu School on Friday. Phag­wa, or Holi, is up­on us—and in Trinidad, we wit­ness com­mu­ni­ty spaces puls­ing with colour, com­ing alive with chow­taal …

Phagwa or Holi is a religious festival celebrated by the Hindu community in March of each year. But as with all observances in our multi-ethnic, multi-religious country, the wider community, …

Mar 13, 2025 · Phagwa, also known as Holi, will be observed at several locations across the nation on Sunday. The Hindu festival is popularly known as the festival of colour.

Mar 1, 2017 · The festival of Holi or Phagwa, celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalgun (February-March), continues to attract growing numbers of celebrants throughout the world, holding great …