Nepal's Holi Festival: A Rainbow Storm of Celebration

🌈When the first rays of spring sunlight kiss the Himalayas, the streets and alleys of Nepal are transformed into a flowing palette. This year, on March 13, the world's craziest "color party"—Holi—is taking place here. Lively gatherings are happening in Kathmandu's Durbar Square. Check out these amazing moments captured by our photography tour friends~ . 🌺【A Carnival Sprung from Mythology】🌺 Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is determined by the lunar calendar and typically falls between late February and March. Legend has it that an ancient Indian tyrant wanted to burn his disobedient son, Prahlad, but instead, his sister Holika perished in the flames (hence the burning of the "Holika" bonfire 🔥 on the first day). The god of love awoke the sleeping Lord Shiva with flowers, which evolved into the revelry of people throwing colored powder at each other. . 🎨【A Step-by-Step Guide to Holi】🎨 ❶ Day 1: Light a Bonfire and Make a Wish Gather in the square at dusk and watch the giant "Holika" effigy burn. People dance around the bonfire, throwing popcorn and flower petals into the flames. Remember to prepare peanuts and colored candles in advance—they're local must-haves! . ❷ Day 2: Everyone Becomes a "Rainbow Person" You'll be awakened by cheerful drumbeats before dawn. Grab your water guns and bags of colored powder and head out the door! Classic gameplay: Pour "Gulal" (red powder) on your friends' hair and stuff colored water balloons into their clothes. Hidden level: Rooftop parties in Kathmandu's Thamel district, boat battles in Pokhara's Lakeside district. . 💃Essential Nepali phrases: "Happy Holi!" (Happy Holi), "Rang do!" (Give me color!) . ⚠️【Survival Guide to the Revelry】⚠️ Gear: ✓ Wear goggles! Getting colored powder in your eyes is no joke. ✓ Wear old clothes + flip-flops. You can just throw them away afterward—super convenient! ✓ Waterproof phone case + small wallet. Don't bring valuables. ✓ Wrap your camera in plastic wrap to prevent powder from getting in. . Safety: ❗ Only accept natural pigments! ❗ Don't throw powder on the faces of the elderly or children. Respect local customs. ❗ Women are advised to travel in groups and avoid going alone.