Drench yourself in colour at Holi

Holi Festival 2017 attracts thousands of festival goers. — Photo vietnamnet.vn

HÀ NỘI — Holi Festival, also know as the “Festival of Colours”, will take place in Hà Nội’s Kinder Park this Sunday.

Holi is a Hindu spring festival celebrated across India. This traditional festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, the end of winter and for many is a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive and strengthen relationships.

The “Festival of Colours” will take place from 11am to 2.30pm with lots of fun, joy and organic colours. Kinder Park is at 614 Lạc Long Quân Road, Tây Hồ District. Food, drinks, henna, face painting and entertainment will be included.

Tickets for kids from 6-12 years costs VNĐ200,000 (free under 6 years old), for adults VNĐ600,000, and at the gate VNĐ700,000. To buy tickets call: 096 481 0618. — VNS

A girl throws coloured powder at others during the Holi Festival 2017 in Hà Nội. This year’s event will be held on Sunday at Kinder Park. — Photo vietnamnet.vn

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