Holi

This ancient Hindu celebration is also known as the Festival of Colors. Towards the end of the weeklong merry-making and celebrating comes plenty of paint; everyone coats everyone else with vibrant colors creating quiet a spectacle of jubilation.

Region/City Name: 
Kathmandu
Event Date: 
March 20, 2011
Venue: 
Various throughout the country
Date Text: 
20 March 2011