A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine texted me and asked if I wanted to come along to the so called Holi Festival, as well known as Festival of Colors. Until that day I didn't even know that we celebrated such Festival in London.
One of the reason I want to go to India is to celebrate one of the many events that take place there every year. So I took the opportunity and went with them last Saturday together to the Battersea Power Station where the event would take place.
Of course this is by all means no comparison to the real thing as the religious part in this event was completely missing, instead we celebrated equality according to the description of the event organiser:
What it´s all about..
The HOLI Festival takes place on the day of the fullmoon of the Phaluga month and is one of the most famous celebrations in the northern parts of India. At this Hindu-Festival people celebrate the victory of the good over the bad and the beginning of the spring.
The special feature is that the people paint themselves with various colours and throw colourful powder in the air to express the freedom and to colour their everyday life. The most important thing is, that on this day all castes of the indian caste-system are nullified and put out of force. On this day of celebration all people are supposed to be equal!
Pure Emotions
This is where the idea to bring this festival to the rest of the world come from. Unfortunately there is a huge level of inequality in the world and people deserve a celebration where the everyday life takes a step back and people come together in peace and harmony. A pleasant and cheerful festival, which leave a lasting impression on visitors and those who will read or hear about it. This Event has the power to directly promote and foster equality and tolerance and bring people together.
If you want to know more about the real and historical background for the Festival, you can read it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi
The entry to this event was on the higher level with 30 Pounds plus the cost for the powder, which came with 2 Pounds per bag not on the cheap site either. It was a fun time and a nice experience. The music was mostly electronic, the DJ's had some good mixes on the plate, but overall it wasn't really upbeat and people were just waiting for the full hour to throw the powder and enjoyed themselves in between with some drinks, food and laughter. Would I do it again? Probably not for this kind of money.
My friend shoot a quick video which I uploaded for you guys, a little peek of the highlight of the event:
It certainly made me more curious about the real thing and I do hope in the future I get to experience it.
One of the reason I want to go to India is to celebrate one of the many events that take place there every year. So I took the opportunity and went with them last Saturday together to the Battersea Power Station where the event would take place.
Interesting facts about the location click here
Of course this is by all means no comparison to the real thing as the religious part in this event was completely missing, instead we celebrated equality according to the description of the event organiser:
What it´s all about..
The HOLI Festival takes place on the day of the fullmoon of the Phaluga month and is one of the most famous celebrations in the northern parts of India. At this Hindu-Festival people celebrate the victory of the good over the bad and the beginning of the spring.
The special feature is that the people paint themselves with various colours and throw colourful powder in the air to express the freedom and to colour their everyday life. The most important thing is, that on this day all castes of the indian caste-system are nullified and put out of force. On this day of celebration all people are supposed to be equal!
Pure Emotions
This is where the idea to bring this festival to the rest of the world come from. Unfortunately there is a huge level of inequality in the world and people deserve a celebration where the everyday life takes a step back and people come together in peace and harmony. A pleasant and cheerful festival, which leave a lasting impression on visitors and those who will read or hear about it. This Event has the power to directly promote and foster equality and tolerance and bring people together.
If you want to know more about the real and historical background for the Festival, you can read it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi
The entry to this event was on the higher level with 30 Pounds plus the cost for the powder, which came with 2 Pounds per bag not on the cheap site either. It was a fun time and a nice experience. The music was mostly electronic, the DJ's had some good mixes on the plate, but overall it wasn't really upbeat and people were just waiting for the full hour to throw the powder and enjoyed themselves in between with some drinks, food and laughter. Would I do it again? Probably not for this kind of money.
My friend shoot a quick video which I uploaded for you guys, a little peek of the highlight of the event:
It certainly made me more curious about the real thing and I do hope in the future I get to experience it.
The air was very dusty
Happy travels everyone!
Yes you should not attend such with money. I am from india. The organisers are destroying the essence of holi festival. Go to utah, usa. They do it with real essence
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