MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF PHAGWAH BY HON. MOSES V. NAGAMOOTOO PRIME MINISTER AND FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA. MARCH 21, 2019

On the auspicious occasion of Phagwah, the Festival of Colours, I send warm greetings to all our Hindu brothers and sisters.

Phagwah or Holi is a unique celebration when Guyanese in friendship joyfully “play” with each other, using abirs of many colours, and even water and perfumes. Phagwah therefore is symbolic of the social interaction among our different races; the harmonious blending of our ethnicities and our multi-culturalism.

This festive event is observed as a National Holiday because all Guyanese embrace its universal message of good triumphing over evil.

Sita and I send our sincere hope that Guyanese, both at home and abroad, would at this time also celebrate our togetherness, our diversity and our grace of tolerance.

Happy Phagwah to all.

Prime Minister and Staff.

Staff of OPM.