TRƯƠNG PHƯỚC NHỊ NGUYÊNVietnam National University – International University

March 8th, 2012

Outline

I - The History of Holi Festival

II - Celebration * 1 - Holika Dahan * 2 - Holi Festival

THE HISTORY OF HOLI FESTIVAL

• Occurred in India.• Celebrated Phalgun Purnima which comes in

February end or early March. (click)

• Celebrate triumph of “good” over “bad, evil”.

• A legend about Prahlad prince and Holika._ Hiranyakashipu (Hira) was a demon king._ Prahlad was a devotee of Vishnu._ Holika was a demo and had a special power.

Prahlad prince

Holika

Holika Dahan – The Bonfire Eve

Bonfires Tell Holi legend. Gather, sing folk songs, dance. Food: special cuisines of Holi.

CELEBRATION

Special Cuisines Of Holi

Malpua and Badam Puri

The sweet cakes made from rice and milk.

Puran Poli

Made from lentil and cardamon powder and ghee (milk from buffalo).

Special Cuisines Of Holi

Bhang Lassi

A drink from hot milk, coconut milk, almond and ginger.

Thandai

A drink from milk, almond, peppercorn and rose water.

CELEBRATION

Holi Celebration• Play with colour powder and colour

water.• Full of happiness and fun.• Exchange sweets and hugs, the warm

wishes for “Happy Holi”.• Rub colourful powder and water on

face.

SUMMARY• Holi is an ancient festival in India

and was originally known as 'Holika'.

• Holi is celebrated to memorise the triumph of “good” over “evil” and welcome a new spring with happiness and gaiety.

• Holi helps society unite and strengthen.

Reference

• http://www.holifestival.org/holi-festival.html• http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/03/holi_the_festival_of_colors.

html• http://www.holifestival.org/holi-natural-colors.html• http://www.indovacations.net/english/Golden-triangle-with-holi-fastival

.htm• http://www.holifestival.org/legend-holika-prahlad.html• http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/holi-the-festival-of-colors-

2011/100032/• http://www.travelindia-guide.com/festivals_holidays/holi_cuisines_rece

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