Holi is the festival of Colours. The significance of Colours: The bright colour represent the arrival of Spring and new life. Specific colours carry meanings: Red (love/fertility), Yellow (spring/prosperity), Blue (Krishna), and Green (new beginnings). Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many, Holi is more a time for fun. We encourage everyone come together and celebrate the colours evening.
What: Holi celebration
When: Mon 2 March at 1700 – 1830hrs
Who: All available BFB personnel. Families are most welcome.
Where: BFB Temple.
Dress: Civilian - Due to mosquito bite long sleeves are recommended.
Significance of Holi Festival:
Holi is one of the most colourful and vibrant festivals celebrated in Nepal. With ancient origins, the tradition of Holi has been followed for decades. The festival holds religious importance and is associated with numerous mythological stories. One popular tale is that of Radha and Lord Krishna, where he playfully applied colour to Radha's cheek, sparking the tradition of playing with colours. The festival's significance remains strong, encompassing cultural, social, and biological aspects of life.
Connected to the Holika legend, during this spring festival, people recall the rescue of Devotee Prahlad from death by fire on Holika's lap. Each year, bundles of wood are burnt at night to reenact this scene, symbolising the belief that those who love God will be saved while those who harm devotees will perish. Through throwing vermilion powder and splashing coloured water, people celebrate this joyous occasion in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.
Significance of Holi Festival:
Holi is one of the most colourful and vibrant festivals celebrated in Nepal. With ancient origins, the tradition of Holi has been followed for decades. The festival holds religious importance and is associated with numerous mythological stories. One popular tale is that of Radha and Lord Krishna, where he playfully applied colour to Radha's cheek, sparking the tradition of playing with colours. The festival's significance remains strong, encompassing cultural, social, and biological aspects of life.
Connected to the Holika legend, during this spring festival, people recall the rescue of Devotee Prahlad from death by fire on Holika's lap. Each year, bundles of wood are burnt at night to reenact this scene, symbolising the belief that those who love God will be saved while those who harm devotees will perish. Through throwing vermilion powder and splashing coloured water, people celebrate this joyous occasion in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.
Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.