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SUMMARY:Phagwa
DESCRIPTION:In Suriname\, Holi\, known as Phagwa\, is celebrated with color throwing\, drumming and Chowtal singing\, making it one of the country's most joyful national holidays. Introduced by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century\, it has grown into a multicultural festival of unity\, where Surinamese of all backgrounds join to celebrate the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. \nWhen is Phagwa?\nPhagwa is celebrated in March\, on the full moon of Phalguna (Hindu lunar calendar). \nThe following is the list of Holi Phagwa from 2020 to 2039. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            PhagwaMar 10\, 2020Tuesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 29\, 2021Monday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 17\, 2022Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 07\, 2023Tuesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 25\, 2024Monday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 14\, 2025Friday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 03\, 2026Tuesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 22\, 2027Monday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 11\, 2028Saturday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 01\, 2029Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 19\, 2030Tuesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 08\, 2031Saturday        \n            \n            PhagwaFeb 26\, 2032Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 16\, 2033Wednesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 05\, 2034Sunday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 25\, 2035Sunday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 13\, 2036Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 02\, 2037Monday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 21\, 2038Sunday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 10\, 2039Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaFeb 28\, 2040Tuesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 17\, 2041Sunday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 06\, 2042Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 26\, 2043Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 15\, 2044Tuesday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 05\, 2045Sunday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 24\, 2046Saturday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 14\, 2047Thursday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 02\, 2048Monday        \n            \n            PhagwaMar 20\, 2049Saturday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Phagwa?\nPhagwa is the Surinamese name for Holi. In India\, it has ancient roots: linked to fertility rituals\, the legend of Prahlad and Holika (victory of good over evil)\, and the playful color\, throwing of Krishna and Radha. \nBetween 1873 and 1916\, about 34\,000 Indian indentured laborers were brought from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India to Suriname by the Dutch colonial government to work on sugar plantations. \nThese migrants carried with them their religion\, language\, music\, and festivals. Among the most important festivals transplanted was Phagwa (Holi). \nInitially celebrated in temple courtyards\, villages\, and plantation communities\, Phagwa served as both a religious and social festival. It quickly became a festival of solidarity\, bringing joy to laborers who lived under harsh colonial conditions. \nOver time\, Phagwa transcended its Hindu origins and became a national cultural celebration. It was embraced by all ethnic and religious groups in Suriname\, symbolizing unity in diversity. \nToday\, Phagwa is recognized as a national holiday\, and public celebrations fill the streets with music\, dancing and vibrant colors.
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