Indian Holi Festival of Colours in Hanoi
(VOV) - The Indian Chamber of Commerce on March 23 organised Hindu people’s Holi Festival of Colours to mark the beginning of spring.
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Approximately 200 people, mostly foreigners, took part in the festival
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| In India, Holi usually takes place in March |
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| It signifies the end of a cold winter and welcome a colourful spring |
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Color symbolizes energy, life, joy and the arrival of spring |
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Indian people believe those who get more colours will have more good luck |
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They traditionally paint colour on their faces to wish “Happy Holi” |
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The festival originates from folklore and legends of Hindu people in the struggle between good and evil. |
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The highlight of the festival is that people throwing colours over each other. |
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The festival celebrates victory of good over evil and worships Vishnu Genie |
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| The colourful festival takes place in cold weather |
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It is the first time Hanoi has hosted the festival |