BeWithUS.org
Mar 21, 2024
Holi is a national holiday celebrated around the country with brightly colored water fights, traditional delicacies, and celebrations of good triumphing over evil.
Fagu Purnima, also known as Holi in Nepal, is a major celebration that is marked by happy color exchanges that create a lively atmosphere.
Dol Purnima, the Bangladeshi version of Holi, is a joyous occasion marked by music, dance, and delectable food that creates an upbeat atmosphere.
The Hindu diaspora in the US celebrates Holi with great fervor, fully embracing the colorful essence of the occasion.
Australia, which has a sizable Indian diaspora, is home to vibrant Holi festivals, like the one in Melbourne, where attendees are enveloped in a flurry of color as they celebrate.
Indian community in the UK celebrate Holi with a range of activities, including the customary Mahotsav and informal get-togethers with delectable food and Bollywood music.
In Canada, families come together to welcome the new season with dances, colors, and music, turning the occasion into a treasured celebration of unity and diversity.
Trinidad and Tobago celebrates Holi, also known as Phagwah, in a unique way by dousing people with abir, a purple dye, and leading them in group sing-alongs of traditional melodies.
Holi is a public holiday in Mauritius, where the Hindu minority celebrates with great fervor, involving vibrant color displays and traditional cuisine.
Holi is celebrated by a mixed crowd in Singapore, where it is a popular occasion for both Indian and non-Indian citizens to get together and enjoy.