Festival of Colours

13 March 2011 05:56 am Views - 2370

People throw coloured powder after hoisting a colourful pole or “chir”, to mark the commencement of Holi in Kathmandu March 13, 2011. The tradition of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is celebrated for seven days from the day of erecting the “chir”. It marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over Nepal. REUTERS