Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors is celebrated at OshSU

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Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors is celebrated at OshSU

2023-03-09 / 3559 / 02:03:50

Holi is also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is a popular Hindu holiday with a rich history, celebrated most commonly in India. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the changing of the seasons from winter to spring.

The Holi holiday was celebrated at the Faculty of International Medicine of OshSU. Dean of the faculty Roman Kalmatov congratulated the students on the holiday and wished them success in their studies. More than 4,000 foreign students studying at OshSU participated in the Holi holiday.

Across India, Holi celebrations differ from region to region. Common rituals, however, include praying around a bonfire after sunset, singing, dancing, and, of course, throwing vibrant "colors," which are generally powdered starches with eye-popping food dyes. Different colors each have their own symbolism: Blue is for Krishna, a Hindu god usually portrayed with bright blue skin. Green is for rebirth and new beginnings, and red symbolizes marriage or fertility. Yellow is linked with India's third caste or merchants.