The Hindu festival of HoliSometimes called the Festival of Colors, is a celebration of spring coming. It is a sensory explosion with food, music, art and of course the iconic throw of colored powder. According to History.comThis festival dates back to the 4th century, and thrown by the colors is a way of tying society together, erasing the mistakes and broken conditions of the past and bringing new blessings. “Red symbolizes love and fertility, yellow means prosperity and new beginning, Blue is associated with the divine Krishna and Green embodies the rejuvenation of life and spring’s beginning.”
As with all good parties, food is also an important part of the celebration. Especially cute goodies like Gulab Jamun and traditional drinks like Thandai (also sometimes called rose Lassi) Enjoy to remind us of the sweetness of life and to bring abundance, and their bright color fits perfectly with the festivities.
This year, Holi falls on March 14, and if you want to get into the Holi spirit, there are a few places across Beijing where you can celebrate it this weekend.
Holi -party and lunch buffet at Taj Mahal
For those of you in Shunyi you can stop by Taj Mahal in Id by For an authentic holi party complete with a buffet, free-flow drinks, music and a few surprises. The party will take place on Saturday, Mar 15 from 7 p.m. 11 to 15. Tickets are RMB 168/Adult and RMB 78/Children under 10 years old. Reservations can be made by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
Taj Mahal
106.1/F BLDG 21, ID CITY, 7 ANNING JIE, SHUNYI DISTRICT
顺义区安宁街 7 号院 21 号楼底商 106
Biggest Holi -Festival in Beijing
For those of you in chaoyang, Beijing Indians will host a holi -festival at Zui Ku Garden. The celebration will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 7 p.m. 11 to 16 and includes an Indian lunch buffet, free-flow lane drinks, performances, prizes, a live DJ and more. Tickets are RMB 220/Adult in advance, RMB 270/Adult at the door, RMB 110/Children aged 7-12 and free for children under 7 years. You can buy tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
Zui Ku Garden Restaurant 醉库庄园花园餐厅
8a Caochangdi Village, Chaoyang District
朝阳区草场地村甲 8 号醉库庄园花园餐厅
Holy Colors, Holy Love: Bhakti Yoga & Holi at checkout
At Sun, March 16, from 7 p.m. 18 to 19.30, there will be a special Bhakti Yoga and Holi event on the roof of the box. Along with the yoga class there will be snacks from Punjabi Restaurant and Live Music from Rhythms of Joy, a Beijing-based band dedicated to the Holy Art of Kirtan. Tickets for sacred colors, Sacred Love: Bhakti Yoga & Holi is RMB 198 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below. You can read more about the event here.
The box roof terrace
L5, The Box, 12 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区朝阳门外大街 12 号 box 轻力中心 L5
But you choose to celebrate, we wish you a colorful holi filled with hope and love. Welcome, spring!
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