Holi, also known as the festival of colors or the festival of love, is a Hindu festival celebrated in the spring, mainly in India, Nepal and other countries with large Hindu populations. Holi is a celebration of joy, love, as well as the end of winter and the welcoming of spring.
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Holi - interesting facts and information
- Celebration time: Holi is celebrated in late winter, early spring, usually in March. The exact date of the holiday is determined by the Hindu lunar calendar and usually falls on the full moon, known as Phalguna Purnima.
- Celebration: Holi is known for its joyous celebrations that include throwing and spreading colored powders and water. Street parades and music and dance festivals are often part of the celebrations. Many people wear white clothing, which serves as a backdrop for the colors of Holi powders.
- Symbolism: Holi has a deep symbolic meaning. The holiday is celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, and is inspired by the legend of the demon Holika and her brother, demon king Hiranyakashipu, and his son Prahlad. The colorful powders used during Holi, called gulal, symbolize joy, love and life.
- Rituals: Holi celebrations begin in the evening, during a ceremony called Holika Dahan, where people gather around a bonfire, singing and dancing. The next day, during a festival called Rangwali Holi, the throwing of colored powders is celebrated.
- Culture: Holi is also an opportunity for reconciliation and repairing broken relationships. It is a time when the community can come together, regardless of differences in class, gender, age or religion.
- Food: Special foods and drinks are also prepared during Holi, including a traditional drink called "bhang," which contains hemp leaf extract.
