Mumbai: Colours, bhaang, music, laughter and the feeling of togetherness are synonymous with the Festival of Colours, Holi. Traditionally, Holi in India is celebrated all across the country marking the victory of good over evil. The festival bids farewell to winter and is a harbinger of spring and good-tidings.
In what comes as a revelation, the famous Indian cultural celebration has seen replication across the globe – with each place giving it a little twist of its own. Here’s a peek into how Holi is celebrated in the City of Angels:
Los Angeles
Diversity and inclusivity have always been cornerstones of Los Angeles culture and the same has been reinforced through their popular Everyone is Welcome campaign.
Taking a cue from the Indian custom of Holi, Los Angeles celebrates the Festival of Colours (March 9 and 10, 2019) which they call the ‘world’s happiest transformational festival’. The colours represent all the colours of spring, and the diversity among human and animal kind which makes life interesting and profitable.
Get ready for non-stop live music by great bands, yoga, mantras, dance, cuisine, and the throwing of colours! There will also be bhangra and performances by world renowned-music artists.