South Eveleigh Holi Hai Festival
Get immersed in this Hindu festival, where visitors get covered in colours, dance to Bollywood tunes and dine on tantalising bites.
Overview
Haven't experienced Holi before? You've undoubtedly seen images of this vibrant event, also known as the Festival of Colours. Marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, South Eveleigh's Holi Hai Festival offers the chance for everyone to get involved in this cultural display of unity and happiness across two sessions.
Of course, the headline event is the traditional powder-throwing festivities, where you're invited to paint the town and each other red, not to mention every other colour imaginable. Also in attendance will be talented henna and turban-tying artists, with the masters of their craft giving guests a spruce up with intricate designs. Then, it's time to climb into a rickshaw for an exhilarating ride around South Eveleigh.
Also on the schedule is the Rangoli Kids' Corner, where little ones can express their creativity by producing their very own Rangoli patterns. The festival's soundtrack is bound to be a fun one too, as DJ Parmi spins traditional Bollywood tunes with modern remixes, while bhangra dancers, dhol drummers and the NG Dance Group featuring Sivamsan take to the stage for electric performances.
With so much activity on the agenda, you're going to need somewhere to fuel up. Fortunately, the festival also includes pop-up cuisine certain to delight your tastebuds. If you get down early, the first 200 customers per session will enjoy a complimentary scoop of mango or coconut gelato from the popular Anita Gelato.
