RESIDENTS at a borough care home had fun learning about the festival of Holi.
Barchester’s Austen House care home, in Lower Earley, celebrated the Hindu festival which takes place on March 25.
It marks the end of winter and the start of spring, focusing on love and new life.
Holi celebrates the Hindu god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad.
One of the messier festivals, it is also known as the festival of colours and is celebrated by the throwing of colourful powder paint and coloured water along with singing and dancing.
General Manager of Austen House Simona Cioinac said: “Holi is such a joyous event in the Hindu calendar.
“We have all really enjoyed finding out about it and the ancient stories behind the modern day celebrations.
“We went on a virtual tour of Holi celebrations around the world and saw the amazing colours of the paints and water being thrown at people and all around the streets.
“ Our residents loved seeing all the colourful celebrations.”
Mary, resident at Austen House said: “It was so fantastic to see all of the beautiful colours of the Holi festivities.
“What a brilliant way to celebrate the arrival of spring – it made me so happy to see everyone having so much fun, and getting so messy.”
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