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5th Holi Festival 2017 (an Indian festival of colors) on March 12, 2017

Posted on: March 03, 2017 | Back | Print

Embassy of India

Manila

The Asia Society, in association with the Embassy of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phils.),  will be organizing the 5th Holi Festival 2017 (an Indian festival of colors) on March 12, 2017 from 3:30pm onwards  at the SM by the Bay, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

This year the Holi Festival is being celebrated with an ASEAN flavor keeping in mind the Chairmanship of Philippines for 50th Anniversary of ASEAN and the 25th year of the India-ASEAN Relations.  Representatives from ASEAN Division DFA and ASEAN Missions are expected to attend the event. The celebration of Holi Festival is in its 5th year in Manila and has grown from 800 participants in the first year to 2500 participants in year 2016. There is also a large participation of Filipino nationals who enjoy the festival with Indian community.  In addition to the Holi celebrations, there will be an Indian cultural performance and several food booths serving Indian cuisine.

For more details please contact: Ms. Yeng  of Asia Society at Tel: 5502612,8108963.