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@ Marcello: I’ve never gone hunting for Easter eggs before. I may find it fun–or not haha
@ Marisol: Thanks for your comment. I agree, Varanasi was a dark time in my years of solo travel. But at least, I had Bodh Gaya and knew how Holi should be celebrated.
@ Vikas: Hopefully I can celebrate it in India again someday. 🙂
Great Indian festival, enjoy and colorful. i love holi and enjoy every time with colors.
HI Aleah, I’m so so glad that you had a very pleasant and fun Holi experience this time around. Your Varanasi experience still left a bad bad taste on my mouth. I think this is what Holi celebration should be – a wholesome fun. You and the kids look like you had a great time. Hey, that was awesome that your photo was published on paper! I like the idea of the Bowl of Compassion. Kudos to Michael and Murari.
It definitely beats hunting Easter eggs! I find it to be one of the fun ways for welcoming Spring 😀
@ Freya: Some colors do take time to wash off. Too bad you were unlucky to get that haha At least it’s memorable huh?
@ Muza-chan: Thanks!
Lovely pictures 🙂
Love the photos, it’s for sure a great festival. I was lucky enough to be in India once on the day of the festival, it was an amazing experience. The only problem was that I couldn’t get the color of my face and had to go to office next day like that … turned out I was not the only one 🙂
@ Photo Cache: Thanks for recognizing me hahaha You should observe it one of these days. It’s a great festival!
@ Bianca: Yeah, it’s why I’m also promoting them. The founders are doing good work.
Beautiful photos. I like that your stay at the Bowl of Compassion also helps young kids get an education.
that was fun. i always want to participate in holi festivals here, but i tend to forget every year.
that’s unmistakably you Aleah, even with all the colored powdered 🙂
@ Shalu: Too bad we didn’t get to meet when I was there, Shalu. Hopefully next time!
@ Tom: Malaysia would have celebrated it, at least in the areas where there’s a concentration of Indian people. It’s a good festival to witness. 🙂
Probably a very remarkable experience. Though I’m here in Malaysia, I didn’t notice our Indian neighbors celebrated it. (maybe good thing) or I’ll be late in office.. hehe
Great post on Holi. Bodh Gaya is in my backyard and would have loved to meet the travellers. Lovely pictures.
@ Mike: I’m pretty sure you would love Holi in India, Mike. Too bad though you can’t take Phoenix!
@ Dana: I didn’t take notice of the festivals before but I do that now whenever I travel. It’s a great way to understand the culture of the place I’m visiting.
This definitely looks like a fun event and a great way to connect with the locals. I’ll have to consider planning more of my holidays around local holidays/events like this!
Congrats on your 15 minutes of fame, Aleah! Woo hoo! How cool is that! I’ve read that dangers lurk in the big street groups with folks who can lead you astray and they sometimes throw dangerous things on people – i.e. acid. So, I’m relieved you spent celebrating Holi with some trusted locals! I would absolutely love to do this but would have to take my glasses off obviously. And as I can’t see well w/o them the children would have a field day with me as their target ha, ha! Loved your post as always, our friend, and can’t wait for your next post! 🙂
@ Apol: I know, right? huhuhu
@ Jay: Multiply your experience in MOA 100 times and you’ll see what it’s like in India. Hope you get there someday!
Nice! Sa Mall of Asia ko pa lang naeexperience ang Holi Festival and I’ve really enjoyed it. How much more kaya pag sa India or Nepal na? 😀 Thanks for sharing!
Bowl of Compassion noted!! 😀
Grabe, ang bilis, 1 year na un??