An Indian group is set to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi at an exciting event in Co Kildare.
The Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland (BJAI) are inviting members of the Irish and Indian community to come together for this thrilling multicultural celebration. The BJAI Holi Milan 2023 will take place at the Caragh Community Centre in Naas on Saturday, March 4 from 12pm to 6pm.
BJAI founder Rakesh Kumar Shekhar told Dublin Live there are plenty of fun events planned for the day including dance and singing performances, a kids' fashion show, and a DJ who'll play all the latest Bollywood hits. Also included in the price of the tickets is delicious Indian food and powdered colours.
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He said: "We had our first ever Holi event last year and around 250-300 people attended it. We're expecting similar numbers this year."
The ancient festival of Holi is celebrated in India to welcome spring. Traditionally, on the first day of the celebrations, a bonfire is lit to symbolically burn away all the bad. Families, friends, and neighbours come together to throw coloured powders and water in the air to represent a vibrant new life and even sin in a way.
For some, washing off the dye at the end of the day can mean a new commitment to live well, as cleansing oneself of evils and demons, Rakesh said.
Tickets for BJAI Holi Milan 2023 are now on sale on Eventbrite. pre-booking is essential.
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