Report from Goodlands: Cavadee: Ten Days of Fasting and Devotion

In Goodlands, the Cavadee festival remains an important marker of tradition. For 21-year-old Navish Boodhoo, it holds significant spiritual meaning. "Cavadee is a prayer to start my year off right," he shares. He has been carrying the cavadee since he was six years old, with support from his family.

The preparation spans ten days of fasting, but the cavadee itself is assembled only the day before the festival to ensure the flowers remain fresh. Through this ritual, Navish continues a cherished tradition...