USA: Times Square lights up with holi wishes

The vibrant colors of Holi lit up the iconic Times Square in New York City as the Indian Consulate extended heartfelt greetings to mark the auspicious festival on March 25. In a dazzling display of celebration and unity, Times Square was adorned with banners carrying colorful Holi wishes, spreading joy and cheer to all who passed through the bustling streets of the city. The Indian Consulate in New York took the initiative to illuminate the iconic landmark, symbolizing the spirit of camaraderie and cultural exchange between India and the United States.

“Wishing everyone a colorful and joyous Holi from the heart of New York City. #TimesSquare May the festival of color fill your life with happiness, love and peace,” the Indian Consulate in New York shared on X.

Earlier, the Indian Embassy in the US also wished everyone a joyous celebration resplendent with colours and music.In a video shared on X, the Indian Embassy in the US captured the exuberant spirit of Holi celebrations. The video showcased a lively scene at DuPoint Circle, where people immersed themselves in the festivities, dancing joyously while playing with vibrant colours.

Earlier in the day, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti also extended Holi wishes to the people of India via a video message shared on X.

He said, “I want to wish everybody a very happy Holi. We have this amazing gujiyas, which has a little bit of an American twist with some pistachios in here, beautiful rose water. There’s no better way than to celebrate Holi across the Indo-Pacific together.”

Holi, the festival of colours, is a celebration of liveliness, joy and, of course, familial ties and close bonds. It marks the blooming of spring after a long winter season. On the day of Holi, people come together and smear dry and wet colours on each other.

Many people, especially children, celebrate the festival by playing with water-filled balloons and water guns. As with any other festival, people also treat each other to special Holi delicacies like gujiya.