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After I put up the first set of pictures, a friend suggested that I should also include some pictures of someone "bussin' bamboo".  What is that? In the words of one, hilarious blogger ( Things I've Found in My Pocket ), " Bamboo cannons... Backyard ballistics ", you get the picture. Bursting or exploding bamboo is a popular thing in Trinidad for Divali, particularly in the rural areas. I've included a picture of someone attempting to "buss bamboo" below, as well as some additional Divali pictures.  It is not uncommon to find someone setting off bamboo in the park or their neighbourhood street (thanks Deb for the pictures!) ***Disclaimer***  Do not attempt this at home. This is being done by a professional (I hope) with safety precautions in place (I wish). If you are really interested in finding out how this is done, read it here.

I know I am a little late, but I wanted to put some pictures of Divali in Trinidad, for those of you who might be wondering what the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean do for Divali. Eating on soharee leaves (looks like fig leaves but different plant), is still popular in some places, as well as using old-fashioned deyas (oil, wick and clay pots).  Unfortunately I didn't have any pics of the more elaborate structures using bamboo which is cut in half and bent into fantastic shapes.  Deyas are then held in place by mud which hardens.  It looks quite spectacular at night. Thanks to my friend Debbie for the neatly arranged food pictures and the nighttime deyas, and to my cousin Gary for the rest.