Metallic Tattoos Around the World: Holi, The Festival of Colors
Just last week, many people around the world celebrated Holi, a spring festival traditionally celebrated by those who practice Hindu. It is most popular in India and Nepal, but it has grown in popularity in other communities around the world as well. Photo by Andy Basile The night before the festival, people sing and gather around to dance around a Holika bonfire. And during the festival, people chase each other, dance, and throw dry colored powder at anyone and everyone. It is also known as the festival of love. Although the festival has religious roots, it is easy to see why it has been adopted in other communities around the world in celebration of spring. It is...