KATHMANDU, March 2: Vibrant colors filled streets, squares and public spaces across Nepal’s hill and Himalayan regions as people celebrated Fagu Purnima, popularly known as Holi. The festival, which marks the arrival of spring, is traditionally observed by throwing colored powder and splashing water on one another — a joyful expression of happiness, renewal and togetherness.
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The festive atmosphere was particularly lively in Kathmandu’s Basantapur area, where foreign tourists joined Nepalis in the celebrations. Smearing colors, posing for photos and exchanging cheerful greetings, visitors blended seamlessly into the jubilant crowd while experiencing Nepal’s famed hospitality firsthand.
Celebrated for centuries, Holi carries messages of harmony, friendship and social unity. This year’s festivities once again highlighted a spirit of cultural exchange, as locals and visitors came together in a colorful celebration of tradition and togetherness.
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