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TRƯƠNG PHƯỚC NHỊ NGUYÊN Vietnam National University – International University March 8 th , 2012. Outline. I - The History of Holi Festival II - Celebration * 1 - Holika Dahan * 2 - Holi Festival. THE HISTORY OF HOLI FESTIVAL. Occurred in India. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TRƯƠNG PHƯỚC NHỊ NGUYÊNVietnam National University – International University
March 8th, 2012
Outline
I - The History of Holi Festival
II - Celebration * 1 - Holika Dahan * 2 - Holi Festival
THE HISTORY OF HOLI FESTIVAL
• Occurred in India.• Celebrated Phalgun Purnima which comes in
February end or early March. (click)
• Celebrate triumph of “good” over “bad, evil”.
• A legend about Prahlad prince and Holika._ Hiranyakashipu (Hira) was a demon king._ Prahlad was a devotee of Vishnu._ Holika was a demo and had a special power.
Prahlad prince
Holika
Holika Dahan – The Bonfire Eve Bonfires Tell Holi legend. Gather, sing folk songs, dance. Food: special cuisines of Holi.
CELEBRATION
Special Cuisines Of Holi
Malpua and Badam Puri
The sweet cakes made from rice and milk.
Puran Poli
Made from lentil and cardamon powder and ghee (milk from buffalo).
Special Cuisines Of Holi
Bhang LassiA drink from hot milk, coconut milk, almond and ginger.
ThandaiA drink from milk, almond, peppercorn and rose water.
CELEBRATION
Holi Celebration• Play with colour powder and colour
water.• Full of happiness and fun.• Exchange sweets and hugs, the warm
wishes for “Happy Holi”.• Rub colourful powder and water on
face.
SUMMARY• Holi is an ancient festival in India
and was originally known as 'Holika'.
• Holi is celebrated to memorise the triumph of “good” over “evil” and welcome a new spring with happiness and gaiety.
• Holi helps society unite and strengthen.
Reference
• http://www.holifestival.org/holi-festival.html• http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/03/holi_the_festival_of_colors.
html• http://www.holifestival.org/holi-natural-colors.html• http://www.indovacations.net/english/Golden-triangle-with-holi-fastival
.htm• http://www.holifestival.org/legend-holika-prahlad.html• http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/holi-the-festival-of-colors-
2011/100032/• http://www.travelindia-guide.com/festivals_holidays/holi_cuisines_rece
pies.php