Holi 2007 |
Holi: Connecting Cultures through Color When: Sunday, March 23, 2008 Sign up to particpate in the Holi Art Contest! _______________________________________
Holi is a popular Hindu celebration of the spring season. It is often called the Festival of Colors because people spend the day throwing rang (colored powder) and water at each other. The significance of Holi is the triumph of good over evil and the victory of health over illness. Enjoy this Holi FREE with Hindu Students Council! There will be lots of rang, water balloons, fun games and competitions, great music provided by a local DJ, and free food! |
Art Contest: Use this year's theme of connecting cultures through color and combine it with your perception of Holi. Display this through any type of print media. Include a short explanation of your work (optional). The deadline is Friday., March 21st at 2 pm. You can bring your artwork to our rally on West Mall on Friday from 11 am -2 pm. Prizes: 1st Prize: $100 Co-op gift card 2nd Prize: $50 gift card 3rd Prize: $25 gift card *Free T-shirts for first 50 to sign up!*
For more details or to drop off entries, contact the Holi Chair at Prachi@mail.utexas.edu. |
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Holi represents the triumph of health over sickness because traditional rang contains herbs that are believed to keep away the fevers and colds that people catch during the spring season. |
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