Flamingoes:Holi Celebration

Holi Celebration!!!

Holi is an Indian tradition. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many, a festive day to join together, play and laugh, forgive and forget. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest and is sometimes referred to as a festival of colours as everyone on that day will throw coloured powder at each other for fun!

The whole school celebrated this day. Everyone gathered outside the front yard dressed in white. We hugged each other and danced the holi dance to the Indian music. We also threw the coloured powder at each other and everyone, both the teachers and the children had a blast!!

After it was all over, we talked again with the children about what Holi means, its significance and also for the children to reflect and talk about which part of the celebration they liked best. It was definitely unanimous that it was the throwing of the coloured powder that everyone liked most. 

Purpose:

For the children to learn about Holi and its significance.

For the whole school to get together and have fun celebrating the Holi tradition.

Lpfö 98:

Develop the feeling and respect for other cultures and traditions.

Develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn.

Develop their ability to listen, reflect and express their own views and try to understand the perspective of others.