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September comes and grows more and more waiting for the debut of the Neapolitan “Festival of the East” that, from 11 to 20 will take shape in the spaces of the Mostra d’Oltremare of Fuorigrotta. Five stages, 350 performances, numerous booths and over 30,000 square meters entirely devoted to Asian countries and their traditions.
Among the highlights of the mega event, undoubtedly stands out “Holi”, the festival of colors, ready to explode Saturday 12 and 19 September, starting at 18. A real triumph of nuance, that will address one of the parties the oldest of the Hindu mythology, celebrated the day after the first full moon night (Dhulhendi) in the month of Phalguna. Period, in which is held throughout Asia a real carnival where the colored powders mixed water, become undisputed protagonists. A sensational event, which will be repeated at the Festival of the East in the funny shape.
The festivities include singing, dancing and throwing colored powder. Participants with painted faces will become real leaping rainbows living peacefully and mutually him handfuls of dust multicolor. On the occasion of this festival, usually color the face of the beloved lovers to declare their feelings. A middle ground between our Carnival and Valentine’s Day.
A rendez vous colored of smiles and strong emotions, during which there will be no room for sadness and negativity in general. “Holi” in fact means burning, and through this event, the color will burn and turn away evil from each of us.
