Colorful Holi Festival

I was among thousands of people to attend Holi Festival last Saturday, March 25. I enjoyed that perfect day drenched with vibrant colors and endless Bhangra music. The weather couldn't be better then a quick spring shower rinsed spring dusts away the day before the festival.
Holi powders were on sale by the entrance

Everyone was covered with color
 
Lots of children also take part at the festival.

Catching some shades next to a fake car

I was novice to Holi Festival. I've only seen the Holi Festival photos online. It's definitely a different feeling when I was among those friendly strangers, everyone was in good spirit.
I love that hand print on her jeans.

The festival was held at Houston Farm & Ranch, which houses Harris County Fair and many other festivals. The organizer used the huge grassy area for live performances. Tented booths from the community and food vendors lined along the edge. Children's moon walk was in the shaded area where lots of people used for picnic.
This was before I got "blessed" by those colored powder

Just about every celebrant bought gulal (Holi powder) gathered to touch with blessing motion to greet strangers in different colors. Emcee on stage asked people to throw powder in the air simultaneously to make a massive rainbow dust cloud. The scenery was indescribable.
Dinosaur is a mascot for Marsala Radio

Holi Festival is a Hindu tradition to celebrate the arrival of spring, share the joy of love and friendship.
Lots of activities outside of stage performance.
I was surprised to see this festival had no bag search. You can bring outside food in. People seemed to be well-behaving. 
You can be in any shape, size, color and spirit to enjoy.

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