Holi the spring festival of color
Written by Pete on March 13th, 2009
Summary:
There was a clear choice to be made between participating in the festival or trying to photograph it… I chose to participate.
Nothing is safe. Everything gets colored. If you don’t want to “Play Holi” or “Make Holi” as the Indians say then stay inside. The best plan is to wear clothes you can throw away and just plan on having your skin and hair looking like a clown for a few days-weeks. The powder doesn’t really clean off easily and there is nothing the Indian kids like more than a blonde canvas to attack. There was a clear choice to be made between participating in the festival or trying to photograph it… I chose to participate. Here are a few snapshots I was able to grab just to give you a sample of the days activities.
Tags: India, Festival, Holi, Jaipiur
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Hi Pete,
It sure looks like you have found your calling. Awesome stories and photography – way to go!
I hope you are well.
Best,
Martin
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Pete– I just think this project is awesome!! and I love your HiLLarious story telling abilities-
Just wanted to send a lil man-love your way!!
Kid Court
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Pete you have to be careful– you look a lil Indian in those pics– Minal may swap you up!!
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Well thanks Courtney…I think!?!