Whittlesea is set to be covered in hues of red, green and yellow for their upcoming Holi and Colour Fun Run festival.
Holi is a traditional Hindu festival that originated in India and signifies the good defeating evil.
The event will take place on April 2-3 at the Whittlesea civic centres in South Morang, where thousands of people are expected to gather.
The first day will host a bonfire, live performances and amusement rides. The second day – and most recognisable – is when brightly coloured powder called gulal is pelted at one another.
The event will end with fireworks Sunday evening.
Event co-ordinator Nishtha Goel says the festival is all about embracing other cultures.
“It’s definitely promoting multiculturalism and promoting my culture to the non-Indian community and increasing the intercultural and inter community and inter religious interaction,” she said.
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Helena Abdou
