Holi Festival brings together communities for colourful fun

Vibrant colours filled the air at the KCCA Grounds in Kampala on Sunday, April 7, as the Rajasthani Association, in conjunction with the Indian Association of Uganda in partnership with the Indian High Commission, Uganda and Kansai Plascon, organised a celebration of the Festival of Colors - Holi. The event brought together hundreds of people from diverse backgrounds to partake in the festivities.

Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, love, and spring, is a time-honoured tradition symbolising the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. The event was a display of the rich cultural fabric of the Indian community, where they come together to celebrate diversity and unity.

Children and youth joyfully engaged in spraying coloured powder solutions known as ‘gulal’ at each other, while adults smeared dry coloured powder known as ‘abir’ on each other's faces, embodying the spirit of friendship and celebration. There were delicious Indian food delicacies to add to the festive atmosphere.

One of the highlights of the event was the raffle draw where lucky winners walked away with exciting prizes, including TVs and a return ticket to Mumbai, India. The prizes were handed over by Plascon's brand manager, Daniel Kayongo.

"As Plascon, we are committed to supporting initiatives that promote unity and cultural exchange among our customers. Our partnership with the Rajasthani Association and the Indian Association of Uganda shows how committed we are to carry on with meaningful connections within the community," he said.