NOW that Phagwah has come and gone, wistful dreamers might have fantasised about the meaning of Phagwah in real life and the involvement of telecoms giants.

GT&T had their blue powder event, while Digicel also shared out free powder at the Holi Utsav (no colour specified).

Hindu philosophy talks about diversity, many colours, and in a country which will see some divisions this year, it might have been nice for GT&T to share only red powder at their event, and if Digicel was not already doing so, plenty blue powder at their event.

Phagwah, according to the messages from those who know in the newspapers, is about bringing people together and trying to overcome divides. It would have been nice if the Red/Blue divide was not so dominant last Sunday.

But some of us Hindus, we have  complex relationships with wealth and power, regardless of the teachings. Next year maybe.

EDITOR’S NOTE: With  all due respect, GT&T is known to reach across divides and support cultural events regardless of race, colour or creed.  However, cognizance should be taken that the company is also a business enterprise, with specific themes.  The colour blue being used in its Holifest did not detract from the enjoyment of everyone who attended, and everyone, irrespective of race, colour or creed had a good time.