Vibrant Holi celebrations

BENALMADENA is known for being an international paradise, and this weekend the town is preparing to celebrate Holi alongside the local Hindu community.

Guests can expect a colourful and fun­filled event on Sunday, March 12 with a Holi Festival celebration with vibrant colours, energetic music and delicious traditional food. The event is set to take place in front of the Hindu Temple from 12pm to 5pm.

The councillor for Events, Pilar Ramírez, launched the events programme for the celebration saying, “There will be Bollywood music, coloured powders, typical Indian snacks and drinks, and lots of enthusiasm and fun for all ages.”

Organiser, Naresh Shivnani, explained the meaning of Holi celebrations during the launch saying that the event is celebrated, “on the last full moon of winter and marks the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the transition from darkness to light. The colours used in the festival also represent a way to erase social differences.”

Shivnani added, “Each colour has its own meaning,” he continued. “Red symbolises love and marriage, blue represents the god Krishna, and green represents new beginnings. The festival has already spread around the world, transcending its Hindu origins.”

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