Oh, its celebrated here in queens--i stumbled (well, i drove through) a neighborhood celebration last year, and yes, every one was happy, and looked colorful! i had no idea what was being celebrated, but people, and sidewalks were all covered with colored chalks/powders.

come down to queens, take I-678 (the Van Wyck--a majory road to JFK) get off at Liberty avenue and head west-- 2 or 3 traffic lights down, you'll find your self in a neighborhood of West Indian Indians (People from the west indies, who are by heritage from India proper.)--the have great food (a mix of tropical flavors, caribian foods and curries)


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