Holi Celebration

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About PNA’s Holi Celebration

Holi is a Hindu spring festival that signifies the end of winter, the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, fertility, color, love, laughter, forgetting and forgiving.  Holi means “burning” in Hindi. Holi is a two-day festival – Holika Dahan and Holi with colors.

Holi is a time when friends, families, and communities come together to celebrate the victory of the dissolution of bad spirits, burning of bad karma and bad feelings, removing negative thoughts and cleansing our consciousness.

So let’s start throwing colors on each other because “Boora Na Mano Holi Hai!”

-Thanks to Holi committee member Anushree Nagar for this information.

Event Schedule

March 30, 2024
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1pm - 3pm
Phinney Center: Brick Building
6532 Phinney Ave. N.
$7 - $14
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Event Features

  •  Powder throwing area ($7-14, under age 2 free. Advance tickets required.)
  • Spice Walla restaurant will be serving its Kathi Rolls (Indian wraps filled with protein, cilantro chutney and onions, wrapped in a thin grilled roti)
  • Dance to a blend of Bollywood, Bhangra, & EDM by DJ KP
  • Jaipur Avenue Chai for sale
  • At 2PM Afsaana Dance will showcase their unique style of Hindi Film Dance (Bollywood!)
  • Children’s arts & crafts with Hindi Time Kids ($10-30)
  • Indian-inspired baby and toddler pajamas, crafted from 100% organic cotton from My Desi Fusion. 

Fine print…

  • Dress– Wear something comfortable and bring layers for cold. Wear something that you are willing to ruin. Colors are messy and may stain. If you want an event souvenir, wear a white t-shirt and later soak it in vinegar to fix the color.
  • Additional color packets will be available for purchase. 
  • Food– will be available for purchase through food trucks. 
  • Restrooms– Port-a-potties will be available, anyone with color powder on their body will not be allowed in the building.
  • Parking– Limited on-site free parking is available, and  in the neighborhood. Carpooling encouraged! Please be considerate of neighor driveways when parking.
  • Outside items – Please do not bring outside color, paint ball guns, water guns, and water balloons. Pets are not allowed. No alcohol is allowed at this family-friendly event.
  • Clean up – Colors are cornstarch-based and safe natural colors. They can be dusted off. No water will be available at the event for wash up, but soap and water at home can finish your clean up. We recommend applying a moisturizer to skin, coating your hair with a small amount of coconut or olive oil before the event and wearing sunglasses. Bring a garbage bag or towel to protect your car on the way home.
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Learn More About Holi

Last March, on a gorgeous, warm day, the sky over Phinney was, yes, blue. But it was also yellow, green, orange, and pink.
Avanie Trovato, a community member, initiated the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s hosting of the Hindu spring festival, Holi, in Seattle. Inspired by her childhood experiences in India, she aimed to bring cultural diversity to her local community. With PNA’s support, the festival became a success, emphasizing the importance of shared food and celebrations in fostering community connections. Avanie believes in breaking cultural barriers and creating a space for dialogue, laughter, and understanding, not just during Holi but throughout the year. The upcoming Holi celebration represents a broader effort to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion within the community.

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Contact Information

Questions about Holi or other PNA Community Events? Email gro.r1732317551etnec1732317551yenni1732317551hp@cy1732317551ram1732317551 or call 206-783-2244.

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