A burst of colour filled the sky as thousands of Guyanese gathered to celebrate Holi/Phagwah at the National Stadium. | Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport - Guyana

Phagwah, the Hindu Festival of Colours, is usually a grand celebration across Guyana. After two years of tapered celebrations, there was an explosion of colour and unity all across Guyana. Some people started the day at mandirs, where they sang chowtals before colouring each other. Then, at the Georgetown Cricket Club, top officials joined many for the Indian High Commission’s Holi day celebrations. Across the city, at the Everest Cricket Club, and at Providence, East Bank of Demerara, there wer