Holi: Festival of Colors

Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season, spring. It also has a religious purpose, commemorating many events that are present in Hindu mythology. Although it is the least religious holiday, it is probably one of the most exhilarating ones in existence. During this event, participants hold a bonfire, throw colored powder at each other, and celebrate wildly.

Originally, it was a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land. In addition to celebrating the coming of spring, Holi has even greater purposes. Hindus believe  it is a time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter. Furthermore, Holi celebrates many religious myths and legends. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi

 Dadam was very sad to learn that he would be missing the Festival of Colors in New Delhi next month.  He contacted the a friend at Intel in the India Association and asked if there was anything happening in the valley to celebrate.  Adam was invited to participate and we got to tag along for the fun!

 We had a wonderful time dancing and wishing everyone a Happy Holi.  As you can see we got a little into the experience :)  We were prepared for the colors, but the water fight after the colors was a surprise for us!  Luckily we had spoken to Dadam's classmate in Dubai,Varun and he told us to bring a change of clothes and towels.

Lunch was so yummy, but by the time we were finished eating was were beat!  We headed home tossed out clothes in the trash/soaking in Oxy Clean and showered/scrubbed ourselves!!  What a wonderful tradition to start with our family :)