Cultural change continues to be a very interesting study. We have from time to time commented on factors of change in Guyana and the Caribbean and have remarked at what has been observed in some cultural traditions. We have turned our attention to traditional and religious festivals and the way changes have occurred over time and place where these festivals are celebrated.
On this occasion this can be narrowed down to religious festivals and in particular, to the Hindu Festival of Diwali (Deepavali). Traditions take a very long time in evolving, establishing themselves and suffering change. But in a relatively short time a number of significant developments have been
