This is how Holi is celebrated outside India

If you are travelling abroad in the coming days, then brace yourselves for Holi 2018 in foreign countries. Due to its all-embracing nature, Holi is celebrated not just in India, but overseas as well. Owing to the charisma of Holi and the presence of Indians abroad, Holi is played with much fervour in foreign lands. Look ahead for surprising facts related to Holi around the world.

Nepal

India’s friendly neighbour has Hindus forming majority of its population. So, having fondness for Holi comes very naturally to them. In Kathmandu, the streets of Thamel and Durbar Square hold the best celebrations. Children and adults, everyone dedicatedly play Holi to their heart’s content.

Pakistan
India’s neighbouring nation holds Hindus or any other religious minority as equal citizens of Pakistan. The boundaries in the hearts appear invisible as Pakistan-based Hindus celebrate Holi with their Muslim neighbours and friends. Unity in diversity is after all one of the underlying agendas behind celebrating Holi around the world.

United Kingdom


Since the presence of Indians in England is widespread, Holi celebrations are ought to be big. London, Birmingham, Manchester and several other cities have people hitting the Holi party grounds armed with dry colours, spray cans, and other paraphernalia. Holi processions are also organised, so do singing and dance bashes.

Dubai

Even the Dubai folks do not lag behind when it comes to having their share of the festival. Places like the Wonderland Park, and Al Garhoud in Dubai, witness about thousands of visitors getting drenched in a myriad colours whether they are Hindus or Muslims.

United States of America


There is no shortage of Holi fans in the US owing to the presence of large Indian population. People wear white coloured clothes to participate in a 5 kilometre-long run – known as Colour Run – to have Holi colours thrown at them. Religious groups in Utah organise the festival on a big scale to provide a platform to the young to have fun, but in an untainted way. People from all walks of life are welcomed to play with colours to the tunes of music.

Spain

Party lovers in Madrid too play Holi, albeit during the monsoons. Loads of gulaal, water guns, dances etc. add festive cheer to the celebrations. Holi parties see the presence of a score of attendees.