Holi, the festival of colours, sharing and love is celebrated around the world. It’s a Hindu festival that’s mainly celebrated in India and Nepal but there are communities in other countries that take part in the festivities. The festival represents the start of a new season. Spring season is coming up and celebrating Holi is a great way to welcome the new season. Holi also represents the concept of good taking over evil. Laughter, dance, and music are part of the festival.
The origins of the festival are based on Hindu mythology and the purpose of the festival is to celebrate life with the people you love. Traditionally, people in a community come together and throw coloured powders on each other. They dance, sing and bond. It’s a chance to wipe the clean slate with the ones you’ve got issues with.
Schools in India celebrate the festival at the end of the school day and kids come to school prepared with the powders and clothes that they can spare. When everyone is throwing powders at each other, laughing and dancing, the spirit of Holi is embraced.
" May this festival of colours fill your lives with good health, Success and Happiness "
Śubh #Holi 😇🙏🚩#होली #Holi2023 pic.twitter.com/FLpuIrXAIZ— SHIVAM PANDEY (@SVMPANDEY011) March 7, 2023
Everyone who celebrates the festival look forward to the day where they can start the new season with happiness in their hearts. There are several reasons why Holi is a special celebration. The festival encourages people to fix their troubled relationships, it celebrates colours and the traditional food are all great reasons to look forward to Holi. If you’ve never celebrated Holi before, you should consider attending an event where the festival is celebrated. When you celebrate a festival from a different culture, it helps you understand and appreciate other cultures. In the process, it helps you grow as a person. You’ve got to experience the food, dance, music, and playful exchanges that Holi offers. It’s a memorable experience that you’ll want to experience every year.