Throw colorful paint and learn about the Hindu holiday of Holi.
Friday, April 8
Holi Celebration
Speakers Corner, Young Commons, 4 p.m.
Holi is a Hindu holiday that heralds the arrival of spring and marks the triumph of good over evil. Holi is also known as the festival of colors and the festival of love. Come learn about Holi and throw colorful paint at all your friends. Dancing and singing in the colors is encouraged!
Because this is a traditional powdered paint-throwing extravaganza, we ask that you observe these tips for attending Holi:
- Wear old flip flops and remove them before stepping onto the tarp—please put your shoes on before leaving in order to protect the sidewalks
- Wear old clothes—Holi paint stains! Also, you might want to consider a ball cap unless you prefer to have colored hair (in this case, you will be pleased with the results which could last up to a week)
- Don’t bring much with you—anything you carry after Holi will get paint on it. Stash anything you bring across the sidewalk from the tarp set-up
- Be careful when leaving Holi not to come into contact with walls, sidewalks, the interior of buildings, etc. until you have showered (showering immediately is a good idea)
- Clean up after yourself! Especially in residence hall showers
Please also make plans to attend an Indian Shabbat Dinner co-sponsored by Elon Hillel at 7:30 p.m. in the McBride Gathering Space of the Numen Lumen Pavilion.
Sponsored by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life