So its that time of year again!!! Is everyone ready to once again enjoy a night of revelry full of DJ’s, Bands, World Food, Great Company, and FLINGING VIBRANTLY COLORED POWDER AT EACHOTHER!?!?

If you made it last year, are a veteran Holi celebrant, or if this is your first time hearing about this joyous celebration, you are in for a treat, an intrinsically New York twist on the (in my opinion) best holiday ever!!!

Please, check out last year's event page: Festival of Colors (Holi NYC 2012) and RSVP at this year's event page: Festival of Colors (Holi NYC 2013).

APRIL 6th, 2013

History of Holi:

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors. It celebrates the coming of spring, fruitful harvests, unity, joy, and a tale from the Bhagavad Gita.

In addition to the throwing of colored powder (Holi Gulal) it is traditional to light bonfires in celebration of the miraculous escape that young devotee of the god Vishnu. A demon tried to throw him into a fire, but he escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion.

In most areas, Holi lasts about two days. One of Holi’s biggest customs is the loosening strictness of social structures, which normally include age, sex, status, and caste. Holi closes the wide gaps between social classes and brings Hindus together. Together, the rich and poor, women and men, enjoy each other’s presence on this joyous day. Additionally, Holi lowers the strictness of social norms. No one expects the decorum of normal life; as a result, the atmosphere is filled with excitement and joy.

Some more details:

1500+ capacity venue (OUTDOOR)

CLOTHING:

Wear clothing that you don’t care too much about about what color its going to be, that is to say: YOU WILL GET MESSY

MUSIC:

A slew of DJs, bands, and musicians (both well known and undiscovered)

REFRESHMENTS:

will be both delicious and reasonably priced

• Fruit juices
• Lassi
• Special Mixed Drinks
• A variety of both cheap and craft beers

in addition to

World Cuisine (Food Carts)

Please address any questions to info@festivalofcolors.org or right here in a post or message.

More details will come very soon, but for now, get ready, get psyched, and HAPPY HOLI!!!