'May Festival Of Colours Bring Happiness': US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Extends Holi Wishes

The Indian Embassy in the US joined in extending warm wishes for a joyous celebration of Holi, embracing the spirit of color and music.

File photo of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday extended wishes for the festival of Holi and hoped that the festival brings happiness and friendship worldwide.

Secretary Blinken took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, "Wishing a joyful Holi to those celebrating in the United States and across the world. May the Festival of Colours bring you happiness and friendship this season."

Wishing a joyful Holi to those celebrating in the United States and across the world. May the Festival of Colors bring you happiness and friendship this season. pic.twitter.com/8KCBGQeUxH

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 25, 2024

The Indian Embassy in the US joined in extending warm wishes for a joyous celebration of Holi, embracing the spirit of color and music. 
In a video shared on X, the Indian Embassy in the US captured the exuberant spirit of Holi celebrations. The video showcased a lively scene at DuPoint Circle, where people immersed themselves in the festivities, dancing joyously while playing with vibrant colours.

Holi in the heart of Washington DC @DuPont circle - a joyous celebration resplendent with the colours, music and culture of India! In India, Holi marks the arrival of spring - this year, it coincides with the cherry blossoms weekend in DC! We wish all of you a Happy Holi! pic.twitter.com/2nRDV3matY

— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) March 24, 2024

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, conveyed his warm wishes for a joyful Holi celebration to the people of India through a heartfelt video message shared on X. He said, "I want to wish everybody a very happy Holi. We have this amazing gujiyas, which has a little bit of an American twist with some pistachios in here, beautiful rose water. There's no better way than to celebrate Holi across the Indo-Pacific together."

#HappyHoli, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts - a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of #USIndiaDosti! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the… pic.twitter.com/LgtfkgpEUi

— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) March 25, 2024

Holi, known as the festival of colors, embodies a vibrant celebration of life, joy, and the cherished bonds of family and friendship. It heralds the arrival of spring, signifying renewal and the end of the winter season. During Holi, people gather to revel in the festivities, joyfully smearing each other with vibrant dry and wet colors. 

Indeed, Holi is a festival celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially by children, who delight in playing with water-filled balloons and water guns, adding an element of fun and excitement to the festivities. Alongside these playful traditions, people also indulge in special Holi delicacies like gujiya.