The Festival of Colors - the most colorful day of the year!
Holi is the festival of colors! It's when everyone throws colored powder and water at each other!
It's a celebration of spring, friendship, and having fun!
Everyone looks like a rainbow by the end of the day!
Holi usually falls in March - it's a spring festival!
The main color-throwing day is called "Phagu" or "Holi" day!
The day before is called "Chhath" or "Holika Dahan" - when people light bonfires!
• Throw colors: People use "abeer" (colorful powder) and water balloons!
• Play music: There are drums and dancing in the streets!
• Visit friends: People go to each other's houses to celebrate!
• Eat special food: Gujiya (sweet dumplings) and drinks!
In Nepal, Holi is especially fun in Thamel (the tourist area of Kathmandu)!
Everyone - locals and tourists - gets covered in colors!
It's one of the most joyful days of the year!
People use:
• Dry colored powder (gulal)
• Colored water
• Water balloons
• Water guns!
The colors represent the arrival of spring!
💭 Remember: Holi is celebrated by many communities in Nepal, but not everyone participates. It's a fun, joyful celebration of spring and friendship!
