“Such a colourful day! A day filled with adventure! Wishes galore on this day! It is indeed Holi! A day of love celebration! Happy Holi!
One of India’s most significant festivals, Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is observed with much fanfare. Holika is burned the day before Holi in order to drive out evil and usher in positive energy. The basic purpose of Holi is to preach the message of peace.
The festival of Holi commemorates the triumph of good over evil. It signifies the restoration and rebuilding of broken relationships by putting a stop to all disputes and letting go of negative emotions gathered through time. The event begins on the day of the full moon known as Purnima and lasts for two days. Rangwali Holi is celebrated on the second day, while Holika Dahan is celebrated on the first. They play with colours to celebrate on the last day. In the start of summer, Holi is also celebrated as a way of giving appreciation for a good harvest. It is supposed to be a time to say goodbye to the chilly winter and take advantage of the vibrant colours of the balmy spring.
At Udayan Kidz, we observed the celebration in a unique, environmentally responsible way. Children were taught to avoid using foul language and to exclude the kind of violence that is commonly used and seen. Two teachers from each programme went about painting people with little dots of colour on their cheeks. All of the teachers and students experienced the warmth and excitement of the brilliant colours that were applied to them.
