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Holi Festival of Colors Ogden

Sat, May 30

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West Stadium Park

In India, Holi announces the arrival of spring and the passing of winter.

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Holi Festival of Colors Ogden
Holi Festival of Colors Ogden

Time & Location

May 30, 2020, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

West Stadium Park, 1650 Jefferson Ave, Ogden, UT 84404, USA

About the event

Ancient Tradition

In India, Holi announces the arrival of spring and the passing of winter. The festival breathes an atmosphere of social merriment. People bury their hatchets with a warm embrace and throw their worries to the wind. Every nook and corner presents a colorful sight. Young and old alike are covered with colors (red, green, yellow, blue, black and silver). People in small groups are seen singing, dancing and throwing colors on each other. Though liquid colors are used in India (where it’s warm) we prohibit them, as we don’t want anyone to catch cold on account of the festival. Dry is better for photographs as well.

Modern Adaptation

Holi has long traditional links with several legends. According to one popular legend, the word Holi is derived from the demoness, Holika. She was the sister of Hiranya Kashipu (the name meaning love of gold and a soft bed), a…

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