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Festivals

Published on Friday, July 18, 2008


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“Holi, also called the Festival of Colours, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India, Guyana, and Nepal. On the second day, known as Dhulhendi, people spend the day throwing colored powder and water at each other. The spring season, during which the weather changes is believed to cause viral fever and cold. Thus, the playful throwing of the colored powders has a medicinal significance: the colors are traditionally made of Neem, Kumkum, Haldi, Bilva, and other medicinal herbs prescribed by Ayurvedic doctors.”

What festivals are celebrated where you live?

Comments

1. CoasterBGWPosted on Saturday, July 19, 2008
We have the Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally in the Southern Tier of New York. http://www.spiediefest.com/

2. MikePosted on Saturday, July 19, 2008
We have the bathtub race: http://www.bathtubbing.com/ And in the city I work, the sandcastle competition: http://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/ They're both pretty huge events. Nothing like the Festival of Colours, but still pretty big community events.

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