HOLI – Festival of Colours 2018

HOLI – Festival of Colours 2018

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HOLI,  the ancient Hindu Festival of Colours marks the onset of spring, the blooming of colours in mother nature and signifies unity in diversity, was celebrated on April 21ST 2018 in perfect Spring weather.

Though the actual festival was in March this year, the celebrations in London was celebrated on April 21st, to facilitate the outdoor celebration in warmer weather.

Approximately 2500 people joined together in a Riot of Colours, to celebrate the ancient Hindu festival of colours –HOLI, dancing to the sound of Dholis – Bunny Panesar & Sukha, Hip-Hop, Folk dances, Bhangra, Bollywood dancing & DJ music.

People of different ethnicity danced, played with colours with synchronized colour throws and dancing under perfect weather conditions at Victoria Park, in downtown London. It was an ocean of youthful energy, love, life and happiness with attendees dancing in an explosion of colours.

The event was kicked off at 1:00pm in a traditional way with a Ganesh Puja, performed by Acharya Gina Gokuldas & Acharya Dev of Chinmaya Mission. Acharya Dev also addressed the audience & conveyed the message and significance of Holi to the audience. From there on, the high energy entertainment program raised the energy of the crowd. Our community youth community performers and our feature performer – the Dholis – brought the crowd to  its feet. The synchronized colour throwing was a huge draw turning the venue into an explosion of colours. The event ended with a typical Aarti at 4:00 p.m.

Delicious Indian & Nepali cuisine was provided by about five Food Vendors on-site.

We would like to thank our sponsors TD Canada Trust and Sandi Sethi, all of the attendees and volunteers who helped make this event a great success.

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