Date: 1966-03
Location: Bharse, Gulmi
Description: Holi celebration at Bharse High School. Once every year as spring approaches the entire country of Nepal celebrates Holi. It is held to honor the god Chuschni and his flirtations with the young girls of Nepal. On this day everyone wears white clothing and buys packets of brightly colored powder (rung) and spends the day throwing it into the air and on each other. The day ends with drinking, dancing and eating.
