millions of people worldwide celebrate holy also known as the Festival of Colors this ancient Hindu festival traditionally observed in India and Nepal but has gained popularity in numerous countries worldwide through the Indian diaspora while holy has religious Origins many now partake purely for the joy of being engulfed in bursts of color reveling in Lively crowds and indulging in live music and food for those unfamiliar with the festival here are some interesting facts one of the most renowned holy celebrations takes place in the city of matura India lasting several days another famous celebration occurs in vind Darin the festival Heralds the arrival of spring and offers people the chance to express themselves mend relationships and let go of grudges dancing singing and feasting are integral parts of the joyous occasion holy holds significance in various regions worldwide including Africa North America Europe and Latin America countries such as Trinidad and Tobago Fiji maius Guyana Surinam the United States and Indonesia celebrate the festival in Indonesia Indian Indonesians and banese Hindu people celebrate holy as Festival of Colors the main celebrations are in Medan and barley the Spanish city of Barcelona enthusiastically joins the season of festivities with locals actively participating in the Indian Festival of Colors Spain has its own rendition of holy known as the Tomatina Festival wherein instead of colors locals engage in playful activities with tomatoes in Australia holy is celebrated in cities like Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide with special events like watercolor fights on the Gold Coast with such a massive Indian population Australia is one of many countries where the Festival of Colors is just as spiritedly celebrated as at home South Africa's holy Festival combines traditional Indian elements with local music and cuisine in the US holy is celebrated in many cities including New York Los Angeles and San Francisco in recent years holy has gained popularity in Europe notably in the United Kingdom where London hosts a large-scale festival featuring music food and vibrant powders overall holy is celebrated in diverse ways worldwide yet always remains a joyful and colorful celebration of spring friendship and Community whether observed in India or elsewhere holy serves as a reminder of the unifying power of color music dance and celebration
Countries That Also Celebrate HOLI Alongside India
