8 Festivals That Are Full of Color and Life (5 of 5)

1. Holi | India

Given that India is full of bright, colorful images, it comes as no surprise that it is the birthplace of perhaps the most colorful festival of all: Holi. This ancient Hindu festival dates back to the 4th century and is a time to repair broken relationships, meet new people, laugh and play, and simply enjoy life. People celebrate this festival by throwing a dry powder called Ghulal that comes in various colors, particularly red, yellow, blue, pink and green. The concept has become so popular that there are plenty of festivals in Europe to mark the occasion, even amongst populations that don’t practice Hinduism.