By Prior Beharry
MANGRA STREET WEST is being called the cultural street of Aranguez.
This was the statement of Vicky Toolsie as she delivered the vote of thanks at the end of the street’s second Divali celebrations on Saturday night.
She said, “My thanks tonight, firstly is dedicated to the residents of our humble family-oriented street, known as Mangra Street West which is now being called the cultural street of Aranguez.
“Your visions, aims, goals, once again surpassed everything. And once again, you all were able to unify together to ensure that tonight was the grand success it is.”
The evening started with a Mother Lakshmi pooja and included bhajans by a number of artistes and a beauty contest among five young ladies. A lucky resident even walked away with $5,000 in “solid liquid cash” in the pick-a-pan competition.
The street committee received sponsorship from businesses in the area and held fund raisers during the year to aid with the celebrations which were well attended and included secured parking on Mangra Street East for patrons.
Performances included Indar Kanhai and Nandini Kanhai of the Trishul Orchestra, Satnarine Ragoo, Anil Pitie, Anthony Batson, Ashay Kandoo and the Suryarmika Dance Group. It was hosted bt Rishi Ram and streamed live on YouTube.
AZP News Photo Editor Azlan Mohammed was on hand and captures the following photos:
