The Holi Festival is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. It takes place at the end of March. People gather around a bonfire and the next morning, at the Rangwali Holi, they throw colored powders and water to each other (a bit like a "tomatada" but more colourful and less edible haha). They also sing and dance, and families and friends gather together to enjoy food and drink.
In terms of significance, this festival could be compared to Saint John's Eve bonfires: the fire symbolizes getting rid of the old (winter, cold) to make room for the new (spring, warmness), spiritually speaking. However, Saint John's Eve takes place much later, at the beginning of summer in June.
This tradition has been "Westernized" and now many places organize "colour runs", without the spiritual significance but with the same spirit of joy and playfulness.
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