WOW, 2 posts in 2 days. Wanted to share a holiday that our Hindi friend Ankur (MSF Epidemiologist) invited us to.
Holi is celebrated at the approach of vernal equinox,(OKAY GRAND CHILDREN WHEN IS THE VERNAL EQUINOX?) on the Phalguna Purnima (Full Moon).
The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair ruptured relationships. THIS IS THE WHOLE GROUP THAT CELEBRATED. SOME OF THE MSF STAFF ARE FROM THE SUDANESE REFUGEE CAMP JUST DOWN FOR THE WEEKEND. WE HAVE MANY NATIONS IN THIS PICTURE.
YES THIS IS MY NURSE DRESS. MANESHA (MSF) SAID THIS WAS A SIGN THAT I SHOULD CHANGE PROFESSIONS. RIGHT NOW I AM SOAKING THE UNIFORM TO GET THE PAINT OUT. WE DID PRETTY GOOD AT GETTING IT OFF OUR SKIN. HINDU'S CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL BY THROWING POWERED PAINT ON EACH OTHER SIGNIFYING THE RE- AWAKENING OF THE SPRING COLORS. Then they go party and visit friends. We came home to bath.... HAPPY HOLI!
