Tag: holi

  • Update: Holi 2016

    Update: Holi 2016

    In March we hosted our Incredible India Global Fieldtrip night, and one of the amazing celebrations we talked about was Holi. This year, Holi fell on Thursday March 24th, and as every year it was a national holiday with colours everywhere and water fights in the streets!  If you have never experienced it, add this to your…

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  • Happy Holi-Day!

    Happy Holi-Day!

    Guess how this happened! Bring out your gulal and water guns and get ready to soak and colour people.  We are going to celebrate a holiday that I just learned about upon arrival in India….. Holi! Holi is a Hindu holiday celebrated all over India. During Holi, everybody covers each other with coloured powder and tries…

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  • Holi Bonfire!

    Holi Bonfire!

    Imagine a big fire on the street, but nobody is calling the fire department.  Instead, people are smiling and rubbing colours on your face.  This is how you celebrate Holikah Dahan, Holi Eve. Holika Dahan celebrates the victory of good over evil. But why a bonfire? There is a story behind it…. A long time…

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  • Viva Carnaval!

    Viva Carnaval!

    “Viva Carnaval!” That is what King Momo chants during the festivities. After an amazing time in North Goa, we decided to head South so we could see another part of the state.  During the drive down, I noticed a group of people wearing masks, pouring water on people as they were walking down the street.  At…

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