Celebrate spring with us!  Join Abha Roy, Srijan Dance Company, Dr. Naren Budhakar, Roshni Harripersaud, Ethan Rampersaud and Brandon Mohammed for an afternoon of Indian music, and dance that embraces the colors and joy of spring.

The afternoon begins with a dance workshop led by master teaching artist Abha Roy.  Then enjoy the show, featuring the Indian classical forms of thumri and tarana, intertwined into a single piece in kathak dance style by Srijan Dance Center. The late great Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussein will be remembered by Dr. Narendra Budhakar’s tabla solo and Rajasthani folk dances;  as well as phagwa folk music by Roshni Harripersaud, Ethan Rampersaud and Brandon Mohammed from Guyana.  Delicious food by Queens Curry Kitchen will be available for sale throughout the day.  Holi is celebrated by all, regardless of culture, caste, gender, or religious affiliation.

What is Holi?

Holi, often called the “festival of colors,” is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring’s arrival, the triumph of good over evil, and the legendary love between Radha and Krishna.

This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two days and is rooted in ancient traditions, mythology and community gatherings. Its date changes, as it is based on the full moon in the month of Phalguna, part of the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falling in late February or March. In 2024, Holi falls on Monday, March 25.