Video: In the middle of March, the Festival of Colors took place in India
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-10 02:10
The Festival of Colors in India (Holi, the Festival of Colors) is considered one of the most incredible, spectacular and vibrant traditional holidays. On this day, or rather, for two days, the natives celebrate the victory of good over evil and the death of the evil demon goddess Holika. By the way, Holi is the only holiday when Indians do not seek to dress up in beautiful outfits, since they will still not be visible under a layer of multi-colored paints.
Traditionally, during the festival, there is a solemn devotion to the fire of the effigy of the demoness Holiko, which is accompanied by songs, dances and eating the seasonal harvest in the form of melons, coconuts, grains and legumes, and the second day is especially loved by children. And how can you not love him if you can pour water on yourself and each other with impunity and sprinkle it with colored powders, mainly red, green, yellow and blue, with impunity!
And when the main fun ends, wet and painted Indians walk around the city and sing songs, glorifying spring, warmth, sun and world peace, exposing their faces stained with paint to the rays of the sun. Moreover, both adults and children have fun and rejoice in the same way. It is only curious how quickly the paint is wiped off the body and hair, and how safe it is for health …
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