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Holi Festival Ignites Gateshead in Colors
14 Mar
Summary
- Holi celebration filled Baltic Square with music and color.
- Festival marks good triumphing over evil and end of winter.
- Includes workshops, henna, dance, and music indoors.
Baltic Square in Gateshead was alive with hundreds of celebrants for the Hindu festival of Holi, a joyous occasion marked by music and a riot of colors.
The spring festival, celebrated on March 14, 2026, commemorates the triumph of good over evil and the departure of winter. Participants traditionally throw colored powders at each other, creating a vibrant spectacle.
Beyond the colorful festivities outdoors, the event offered a rich cultural experience within the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Attendees could engage in creative workshops, receive henna art, and enjoy live dance and music performances.
Organized by arts development group GemArts and the Baltic Centre, the celebration also delved into the festival's origins. Holi is rooted in the legend of Holika, a demoness, and her nephew Prahlad, highlighting the enduring power of devotion and good.
