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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
The first-ever Rangiora Festival of Colour was held on March 25, at Victoria Park in central Rangiora, with thousands participating. Surinder Tandon, President of Christchurch Multicultural Council, who attended the event said, “People of diverse cultures enjoyed the Indian festival of colours – holi, much in the same way as the recent successful Christchurch Holi event.
“We are very proud to support this event as it promotes harmony, equality, friendship and happiness within multicultural communities. Special thanks to all the performance groups and congratulations to Revel Events, Waimakariri Migrants and Newcomers Group, and festival organisers Karl Horwarth and Sarah Broughton.”
Meanwhile, explaining the motivations behind bringing holi to Rangiora, the organisers noted on the festival’s website, “Celebrated worldwide, Holi, the traditional Indian festival, is known for its vibrant powder colours that blanket people in the streets. As one of the major Indian festivals, wherever Holi is celebrated, the spirit of the event remains the same.
“It’s a day to forgive, forget, reconnect, and enjoy time with family and friends. The Rangiora Festival of Colour has taken inspiration from the Christchurch event being held since last five years, as well as other similar events worldwide, in order to celebrate our region’s diverse and fascinating nature!”
The first-ever Rangiora Festival of Colour was held on March 25, at Victoria Park in central Rangiora, with thousands participating. Surinder Tandon, President of Christchurch Multicultural Council, who attended the event said, “People of diverse cultures enjoyed the Indian festival of colours –...
The first-ever Rangiora Festival of Colour was held on March 25, at Victoria Park in central Rangiora, with thousands participating. Surinder Tandon, President of Christchurch Multicultural Council, who attended the event said, “People of diverse cultures enjoyed the Indian festival of colours – holi, much in the same way as the recent successful Christchurch Holi event.
“We are very proud to support this event as it promotes harmony, equality, friendship and happiness within multicultural communities. Special thanks to all the performance groups and congratulations to Revel Events, Waimakariri Migrants and Newcomers Group, and festival organisers Karl Horwarth and Sarah Broughton.”
Meanwhile, explaining the motivations behind bringing holi to Rangiora, the organisers noted on the festival’s website, “Celebrated worldwide, Holi, the traditional Indian festival, is known for its vibrant powder colours that blanket people in the streets. As one of the major Indian festivals, wherever Holi is celebrated, the spirit of the event remains the same.
“It’s a day to forgive, forget, reconnect, and enjoy time with family and friends. The Rangiora Festival of Colour has taken inspiration from the Christchurch event being held since last five years, as well as other similar events worldwide, in order to celebrate our region’s diverse and fascinating nature!”
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