Caribbean Beat — 25th Anniversary Edition — March/April 2017 (#144)
A calendar of events; music, film, and book reviews; travel features; people profiles, and much more.
A calendar of events; music, film, and book reviews; travel features; people profiles, and much more.
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Your guide to <strong>Caribbean</strong> events in <strong>March</strong> and <strong>April</strong>, from a river race in<br />
Belize to jazz in Tobago<br />
Warren le platte<br />
Don’t miss . . .<br />
Phagwah (Holi)<br />
12 and 13 <strong>March</strong><br />
Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname<br />
Known as Holi in India and Phagwah in parts of the<br />
<strong>Caribbean</strong>, the Hindu spring festival of colours and sharing<br />
love brings joy, happiness, unity (even if just for a while),<br />
and thanksgiving. Some even refer to it as the Hindu<br />
New Year. Although a religious event, it’s completely allinclusive.<br />
No one is spared from the friendly throwing of<br />
brightly coloured gulal powder, spraying of deep purple<br />
abeer dye with homemade water guns, or the goodnatured<br />
rivalry. At a fast pace and high pitch, folk songs<br />
called chowtals are sung to the accompaniment of the<br />
dholak and the majeera, both percussion instruments.<br />
You won’t be able to resist dancing. Phagwah is deep in<br />
religious significance with symbols of purification and the<br />
promotion of good health. Spread the love.<br />
How to get there? <strong>Caribbean</strong> Airlines operates daily<br />
flights to Piarco International Airport in Trinidad,<br />
Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana, and<br />
Johann Pengel International Airport in Suriname<br />
from <strong>Caribbean</strong> and North American destinations<br />
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