Holi is just around the corner. This fun loved and colorful festival maintains its foray beyond the boundaries of India as well.  So If you are traveling abroad in the coming days, then brace yourselves for Holi 2018 in foreign countries. Due to its all-embracing nature, Holi is celebrated not just in India, but overseas as well. Owing to the charisma of Holi and the presence of Indians abroad, Holi is played with much fervor in foreign lands

Nepal

India’s friendly neighbor has Hindus forming the majority of its population. So, having the fondness for Holi comes very naturally to them. In Kathmandu, the streets of Thamel and Durbar Square hold the best celebrations. Children and adults, everyone dedicatedly plays Holi to their heart’s content.

Pakistan

India’s neighboring nation holds Hindus or any other religious minority as equal citizens of Pakistan. The boundaries of the hearts appear invisible as Pakistan-based Hindus celebrate Holi with their Muslim neighbors and friends. Unity in diversity is after all one of the underlying agendas behind celebrating Holi around the world.

United Kingdom

Since the presence of Indians in England is widespread, Holi celebrations are ought to be big. London, Birmingham, Manchester and several other cities have people hitting the Holi party grounds armed with dry colors, spray cans, and other paraphernalia. Holi processions are also organized, so do singing and dance bashes.

 

United States of America

There is no shortage of Holi fans in the US owing to the presence of large Indian population. People wear white colored clothes to participate in a 5 kilometer-long run – known as Colour Run – to have Holi colors thrown at them. Religious groups in Utah organize the festival on a big scale to provide a platform for the young to have fun, but in an untainted way. People from all walks of life are welcomed to play with colors to the tunes of music.

Spain

Party lovers in Madrid to play Holi, albeit during the monsoons. Loads of gulaal, water guns, dances etc. add festive cheer to the celebrations. Holi parties see the presence of a score of attendees.

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