Holi Hai!

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This time on the Big Idea, we talk about the Hindu festival of Holi, a celebration of color, joy, love, the rebirth of spring and the victory of good over evil--in short, positivity all around. Famously, on this holiday people traditionally throw colored water and powder at each other in an exhilarating melee of colors and playful fun. I am joined by Shubham Sindhwani and Sumaita Rahim from McGill University's Indian Students Association, who share with me their insights and experiences of this festival, both from their respective birth countries (India and Bangladesh) and from the events organized by fans of the holiday here in Montreal.

They also provide a heads-up for anyone interested in experiencing Holi first-hand here in Montreal: an ISA-run Holi celebration for any and all who want to participate in this festival on this Saturday, March 13, 8pm-3am at Bharat Bhawan, at 4225 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest. Check it out at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=372421952213