RydeIndian hosted the Holi Festival Colours Sunday at Anderson

The Ryde Indian Group has been active in organzing community events and on Sunday 5th March, they celebrated Holi. City of Ryde’s sub-continental community joined millions of Hindus around the world on the weekend in colour-packed Holi celebrations marking the start of the Indian spring. Blessed with clear skies, excited crowds came in droves to Anderson Park, Ryde to participate in Holi, the most exuberant of northern Indian festival

This event was an oppotunity for people to learn more about Indian culture. The rich cultural values that migrant communities bring with them is something that needs to be celebrated. When we’re covered in colours, our differences no longer matter.

Activities on the day included colour throwing, water pistols, dancing to Bollywood music and eating Indian delicacies. While a portion of attendees were of Indian heritage, the majority was made up of diverse groups. It is RydeIndian mission to promote harmonious relationships between different communities

Victor Dominello along with Jordan Lane and rest of councillors looked pleased to be part of it all, honouring the festival and the community in their speech.

The colour-drenched audience got their chance at the end, as the dance floor beckoned.