Holi, the Festival of Colors
How did you celebrate Holi?
Holi is a spring festival in India and Nepal, also known as the festival of colors or the festival of sharing love. It is also celebrated in Pakistan, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mauritius, and Fiji. It is celebrated in the month of Phalgun on full moon day according to Hindu calendar.
This colorful festival also celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna.It teaches humankind to transcend above the caste and creed. It is a festival to forget old grievances and meeting others with great warmth & high spirit. This festival begins with lightening of bonfire on Holi eve. Next day, people play Holi with different types of colors, abirs and gulals. They greet each other with "Shubh Holi" i.e. Happy Holi and send warm wishes of the festival.
Click the following link for a brief video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaysqwFoVOE
Make sure you look out for The Hindu Students Council’s Holi event, to celebrate the festival of colors! It is on April 15th at 4pm on the Quad and is free for everyone!
Posted: March 25, 2016, 11:18 AM
