Color, Unity, Friendship at London Infield, 4:15 PM, May 23

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WHAT and Why?  Festival of color, Unity and Friendship. Fundraiser for Bob Stoops Foundation Honoring Bennett Hanneman
                                                                                                                               

WHERE? INFIELD (GRASS AREA) OF THE LONDON TRACK FIELD

WHEN? THURSDAY, MAY 23, 4:15 pm   

WHO?  STUDENTS WITH  PRE-PAID FUN PACK.  HOLI POWDER FOR SALE ON SITE FOR anyone WHO DID NOT ORDER FUN PACK. BRING CASH!.  PICK -UP FUN PACKS ON 5/22 @ WOODS OR ON SITE

 

You are going to get colored up, down; left, right and center. So please wear old or disposable clothes.  You will be asked to take off your  footwear at the event.

•In order to get the colors off more easily later, get some separation between the colors and your skin and hair – like sunscreen, or hair oil – before the event. Cover your car seat with a towel to protect your seat. Shower after Holi to get colors off quickly!

PROGRAM
1. Welcome  Shoes off! Sunglasses and bandanas on.  Snacks donated by Ajanta Indian Restaurant, Participate! drinking water bottles donated by Casady's Development Office, Holi powder donated by Dr. Getika Verma.  Special thanks to the MD International Club for their financial support.

2. Performance: Indian Association Dancers

3. What is non-religious Holi?  From Dr. Getika Verma

Holi is also called” the Festival of Colors”. Holi is a popular springtime celebration observed on the last full moon of the lunar month. Participants traditionally throw bright, vibrant powders at friends and strangers alike as they celebrate the arrival of spring.

The festival of Holi can be regarded as a celebration of the Colors of Unity & Friendship - an opportunity to forget all differences and indulge in fun. The idea being that all people are created equal and to not distinguish between people based on any difference we see (with color smeared faces –everyone looks the same!!). It is also a day that people forget differences/arguments and let go of the past and renew friendships and start afresh.

4. Holi Celebration of Color (dry powder only-no water) with music and dancing! •

HOW TO PLAY WITH THE COLORS

Holi Celebation at TIDE Youth LEAD 2012 Conference in Boston

 Grab handfuls of different colors, and smear all over nearest face, self-included. Try aiming for friends, and family, though complete strangers on the field wouldn't mind either. Try not to smile too wide when they return the favor pink teeth don't suit everyone!!!



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