Hindu event celebrates the coming of spring

From Staff Reports

An event celebrating an ancient Hindu tradition called Holi is scheduled at R. Paul Krey Elementary School at 190 Crawford Drive in Brentwood on March 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be lots of music, dance, color splashing, food and more.

Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition that celebrates the love of the Radha Krishna God. Holi is also a day to celebrate love, laughter, and forgiveness.

It marks the beginning of spring symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated in March, corresponding to the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna. It also is a new beginning where people can release all

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their inhibitions and start fresh. Tickets for adults and children 8 years and older cost $8, and children under the age of 2 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at https:// united-indian.org/event/ holi-2023/. “We want to ensure that we are serving the needs of our community by creating an environment in which all people feel safe and welcome, regardless of race, religion, language or economic status,” according to a press release.

Holi embraces having fun by splashing your friends and family with colors!, according to the release. Each ticket purchased includes one packet of color and additional color packets can be purchased for $2.

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