Phagwah in Richmond HillPhagwah in Richmond Hill:
A huge gathering of Guyanese and others celebrated Phagwah in Richmond Hill
yesterday afternoon. Thousands lined Liberty Avenue between 133rd and 124th Street and continuing West onto 95th Avenue, for about a mile, in a joyous
celebration. Thousands gathered at the Smokey Park where the parade culminated for an
outdoor concert of Phagwah songs and dances and a play
related to the festival. (Photo courtesy
Vishnu Bisram)
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