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South Asians Celebrate The Hindu Festival Of Holi In Brampton

South Asian youth covered in colour celebrate during the Hindu festival of Holi in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Though outside of India, Canada's South Asian population strive hard to keep their youth connected to their culture and heritage. Holi the religious festival of colours heralds the beginning of spring and is celebrated by Hindus across the world. The tradition of Holi, also known as Festival of Colours, heralds the beginning of spring and is celebrated all over India. During Holi it is customary to apply coloured powder to each other as part of the fun and celebration. Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February or March), which usually falls in the later part of February or March. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#7887446
Date Taken	16 August 2008
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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