GUYANESE are accustomed to celebrating Easter in their traditional ways. Church is the highlight for many. Reflection on the Risen Christ and His significance to us today helps us to appreciate His importance in our lives. The flying of kites is done by all races, religions and ages: it is a Guyanese thing. But while kite- flying seems very popular in Guyana, it is not a part of Easter celebrations in many countries around the world.
Australia celebrates Easter by going to church. Their focus is on the resurrection of Christ. Kites are not flown ‘Down Under’.
In the Dominican Republic,   it’s church, then beaches. The beaches are always crowded, and there are lots of food on sale: Fried fish, fried plantains, boiled sweet potatoes, and Habichula Candulce  — made of kidney beans, spices, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, raisins, milk (cow and coconut), sweet potatoes, sugar, essence and a dash of salt. The key ingredient is the milk.
Most people stay away from all meat. Some only use fish and salt-fish. The importance of the season is always in the minds of the people. There is the traditional ‘Burning of Judas’, in which people make dummies and effigies of Judas and parade them through the streets. Shouting harsh things at the effigies/dummies, they then proceed to beat then burn them. Kites are not popular here. A few are flown all year round.
Across the border in Brazil, Easter is celebrated by everyone with church services. There is also Easter Eggs, Bunnies and Chocolate. The Easter Chocolates are called ‘Pascoa’, and are very popular. A few kites are flown all year round, but never at Easter. The most anticipated thing at Easter in Brazil is the ‘Good Friday Passion’ show.