Holi Celebration Folkestone 2024


February 17, 2024
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When:
March 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Where:
Cheriton Community Centre
Baker Road
Folkestone (behind Cheriton Library) CT19 4HB
Cost:
£5.00

Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.

Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + dance workshops + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna and arts and crafts.

Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.

Food and drinks available to purchase.

Playing with Holi colour 2pm

To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.

For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com

“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”

“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)

Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end.

– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!

The event is open to all communities.

In partnership with the Folkestone Nepalese Community and we thank them for their support.

Event is outside. Public toilets available.

There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.

The Holi powder is provided and comes from a reliable and safe supplier – it is corn-powder mixed with food colouring.