The Guyana Association and Friends and the Sanatan Hindu Mandir, BVI, will mark Easter Monday on April 6,  with two events centered on community gathering, cultural tradition and shared spaces in Tortola.

By midday, the Cruise Ship Dock behind the Administration Building is expected to fill with families, children and brightly colored kites as the Guyana Association and Friends hosts its Easter Monday Fun Day. The event, scheduled to begin at 12 p.m., continues a tradition associated with Easter observances across Guyana and the wider Caribbean, where kite flying remains a central activity.

Organizers have planned competitions for the highest-flying kite, the largest kite and the most creative design. Participants are being encouraged to bring their own kites, with the event structured as an open, family-focused gathering. Admission will be free, and no vendor booths are planned, according to promotional materials.

Beyond the kite competitions, the event will include bouncy castles and prize giveaways. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The setting, near the waterfront, is expected to accommodate both participants and spectators throughout the afternoon.

The Sanatan Hindu Mandir, BVI, will be hosting a Guyanese cuisine fundraiser at the parking lot adjacent to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, also beginning at 12 p.m. Easter Monday. The event is organized to support the mandir’s building project, with proceeds directed toward ongoing development efforts.

The menu will reflect a range of traditional Guyanese dishes, including potato and katahar roti, veggie fried rice, fried channa and sour, pholourie and sour, mithai, vermicelli cake and mixed sweets. Local juices will also be available.

The fundraiser is expected to draw attendees seeking both familiar foods and an opportunity to support the mandir’s work. Organizers indicated that additional items may be offered.