Rang Rasiya Mela to kick start Phagwah celebrations

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is all set to commence its Phagwah celebrations with its annual Phagwah mela, ‘Rang Rasiya’, being staged at the Dharmic Kendra in Prashad Nagar, Georgetown on February 24.
Persons attending the event can expect to be entertained by performances from

These dancers are among those who would be performing at the mela

some of Guyana’s finest artistes, which include Mona Gowkaran, Ganindra, Shivanand Singh, Vidya Singh, Varun Samlall, Celia Samaroo and Roopchand.
Members of the very popular Dhamic Nritya Sangh will also be performing various dance numbers, along with dramatic pieces by Travez Piaralall.
There will be a feast of many sweet and savory delicacies, such as Indian curries, samosas, and sweet meats to excite both the young and old.
The gates will be opened at 16:00h in the afternoon, and tickets are priced at $800. However, children under 10 years of age will be admitted free of cost.
The sabha hereby advises the public that no alcoholic beverages would be allowed on the premises, and all are encouraged to grace the event with their presence.