Phagwah heralds the joyousness of the season of spring and Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) is pleased to host its traditional Phagwah Mela – Rang Rasiya on Saturday (March 12) at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra in Prashad Nagar, Georgetown.
“The gates will open at 4:00pm on an exciting array of cultural entertainment and varied stalls offering delicious sweetmeats, curries and their accompaniment, hot snacks straight from the pot and Phagwah items. Mehendi and face-painting for the ladies and children will also be available,” the GHDS said.
The Folk Dance Festival featuring folk dance groups from across the country will be the highlight of this event, the Sabha added.
“A fabulous line-up of outstanding Guyanese artistes, including Sookrane Boodhoo, Rekha Singh-Ranglall, Suraj Singh, Kishan Sugrim, Ganindra and Sonia Raghubeer will be backed by talented musicians for the cultural programme, the GHDS highlighted.
“Dharmic Nritya Sangh of Naya Zamana fame will also be performing for this exciting event. Tickets cost $500 and are available at the gates, and patrons can enjoy a full evening of entertainment revolving around Phagwah.”
The event is sponsored by Digicel, ICEE and Malta, Toolsie Persaud Limited, E-Networks, NTN, ANSA McAL Trading and Demerara Bank Limited.
