THOUSANDS of Region Two students from all walks of life on Thursday joined in celebrating the ancient Hindu festival of Colours–Phagwah.
Schools in the region organised special Phagwah programmes to observe the national Holiday which will be officially celebrated today.

Children were told of the significance of the festival and many of them engaged in chowtaal singing. At the Suddie Primary School, scores of students were given special treat by the Essequibo Dharmic Nawjawan.

The group distributed powder to the students as part of activities to celebrate the festival.
The message of Phagwah was delivered by Vice President of the Dharmic Nawjawan Reema Natram at the Suddie Primary School. She urged the students to celebrate the festival to the fullest, noting that Phagwah is the celebration of good over evil.
At the end of the programme, the students used the opportunity to smear each other with coloured powder. Members from the Essequibo Nawjawan also mingled with the children and exchanged wishes.