TOUGH TIMES AT NAGAR

Halfway through the Divali Nagar’s nine-day run, the cultural festival has drawn hundreds to its sprawling complex in Chaguanas. But the question of whether they are willing to spend has proven complex for the dozens of vendors who have invested time and money into appearing at the annual event.

Within the past five days, the Nagar’s Narsaloo Ramaya Marg Road has seen a steady stream of visitors, even despite the public back and forth between its organisers, the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar that erupted in the week prior to its opening. The NCIC itself has projected at least 300,000 visitors this year, promising a number of offerings to sustain the crowds.

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Yesterday morning, however, a number of vendors at the site offered mixed reviews.