USA, March 30, 2011: Holi has gone mainstream worldwide — if not yet in the numbers of people joining the celebration, at least in public awareness. Here are local media reports, from places you never knew had ever heard about Holi:
Caracas, Venezuela:
Millions of Indians celebrated Holi on Sunday, one of the festivals of the Hindu religion, that welcomes spring. With water and colors, Hindus needed to express joy at the arrival of the warm season. Children, youth and adults threw water and smeared each other in bright colors to celebrate the holiday. No one escapes the paint on the face and the body. According to beliefs, bright colors bring energy and joy.
Argentina:
A slideshow in the Argentinian media.
Madrid, Spain:
Millions of Indians who took to the streets to celebrate Holi, one of the biggest festivals of the Hindu religion. Colored powders, balloons and water guns is all that many Indians needed, who joined around the country to this casual and massive celebration. Holi is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar, which has its origins in the celebrations promoted by the god Krishna. A rhythm of drums and traditional sweets welcomed the hot season.
Bogota, Colombia:
Photos of Indian college students.