Get involved with Holi Festival 2024

UoB’s Hindu Society are back with their exciting Holi Festival for 2024. You’re invited to join us on Wednesday 20 March from 3pm until 6pm over at The Vale. 

Expect a day packed with fun, games, vibrant colours, and amazing performances celebrating Holi. There’ll also be a DJ spinning Indian tunes to keep the energy high! 

Tickets are priced at £10 for members and £13 for non-members. To book, just head over to the Guild’s website.  

What is Holi? 

Holi, a beloved festival celebrated by millions worldwide, especially in the Hindu community, is all about joy, tradition, and legends. It's a time when people come together to remember the legend of Prahlad and the demon, Holika. 

But Holi isn't just about legends – it's a festival of colours, music, and laughter. During the festival, people smear each other in bright coloured powder - called gulal - which recalls the story of Krishna and his love for Radha. 

For many, it’s a time to dance to their favourite Bollywood tunes, sing along, and splash coloured powders and water on friends and family, hence the name the "Festival of Colours". Altogether, Holi’s colourful traditions celebrate spring, love, and new life. 

Take a look at our Reel from Student Content Shapers Arianna and Katrina at last year's Holi Festival celebrations on UoB's Instagram!