Holi knows no bars, Holi knows no boundaries too. Across the world wherever Indians or people of Indian origin are present Holi is celebrated. People play with colours, light a bonfire called Holika and celebrate the victory of good over evil.
Holi in Australia
Australia Celebrates Holi to keep the Light of Love Burning in Hearts of people!
This one day in the whole time span of 365 days has the power to leave behind memories to rejoice and fill colour in your life.Not only those who are in India enjoy this festival of colours wholeheartedly but the Indian Diaspora residing in different parts of the world, equally take pleasure in celebrating this festival of colours in the similar manner
Holi in Mauritius
Just as the many other major Hindu festivals, the large Indian majority, (about 63 percent) celebrate Holi with a lot of enthusiasm in the island of Mauritius.
It is an official holiday in the country and therefore people get all the time to make merry and drench themselves in the spirit of Holi and of course, colour water.
Holi in United Kingdom
Hindus settled in UK do not miss out the excitement of Holi celebrations and enjoy to the hilt. Zeal for the festival is particularly marked in this country as Indians constitute the second largest ethnic minority. Celebrating festivals help them to feel close to their families and cultural roots.
Holi in Pakistan
Hindus residing in Pakistan also celebrate holi, though, of course, in not as grand a fashion as seen in India.People celebrate the victory of good over evil forces by lighting bonfires called Holika.
The tradition comes from the legend of Prahlad and Hiranyakashyap. In fact, people follow the same traditions and rituals as in India due to their roots in India. People clean their houses and prepare special delicacies like gujiyas, papri and dahi badas. They meet up with friends and play with the colours, dance and generally have good time.
Holi in Nepal
Holi is celebrated with great pomp and show in Nepal. Celebrations lasts for a week in which the entire country gets drenched in the coloured water.
Celebrations are of marked importance at Terai and also where Indian community mainly Marwaris have settled. Families and friends get together and celebrate the occasion with a lot of merry making.