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IN PHOTOS: Holi Festival in Manila 2015

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IN PHOTOS: Holi Festival in Manila 2015
MANILA, Philippines – The 2015 Holi Festival was marked with much color last March 1 at SM by the Bay. (READ: Holi Festival to bring color to Manila in 2015)

The event was celebrated with lots of dancing, color on every participant’s face, arts, and music.

Check out scenes from the lively festivities here: 

Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler
Photos by LeAnne Jazul/Rappler

The festival is usually celebrated in the Indian month of Phalgun (March), and welcomes the season of spring. The colors of spring are showcased through the throwing of colored powder (or ‘gulal’ in Hindi) up in the air and at each other, and also symbolizes friendship and unity. – Rappler.com

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