{"id":22447,"date":"2019-03-27T08:50:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T00:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=22447"},"modified":"2019-03-28T09:15:20","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T01:15:20","slug":"holi-festival-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2019\/03\/27\/holi-festival-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Holi Festival 2019 at SM By the Bay, MOA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celebrate India’s most colorful festival right here in Manila!<\/p>\n

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The Holi Festival<\/strong> is back for its 7th year on March 31, 2019, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SM By the Bay North Fountain, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.<\/strong> Join the fun run or just experience the festival’s mini-games and activities!<\/p>\n

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\"\"Gulal or colored powder is food safe and will be distributed to event guests. Throwing the powder in the air is to symbolize the colors of spring.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Holi Festival<\/h4>\n

The Holi Festival<\/strong> or Festival of Colors celebrates the turn of the seasons from winter to spring. Holi is a time for people of all walks of life to sing and dance with each other, to share food, and to hope for brighter days ahead.<\/p>\n

\"\"Holi Festival is known\u00a0around the world as a colorful celebration, filled with fun activities, and high-spirited performances.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

As India’s most colorful festival, participate in the throwing of colored powder, called gulal<\/em>,\u00a0in the air to symbolize the spring season, unity, freedom, and the joy of everyday life.<\/p>\n

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Program:<\/strong>
\n2:00 p.m.- Gates Open
\n3:30 – 6:30 p.m. \u2013 Program Proper
\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. \u2013 3-km Fun Run
\n6:30 – 7:30 p.m. \u2013 DJ performances<\/p>\n

Program proper consists of a variety of cultural performances like the Bhangra<\/em> folk dance, Bollywood, and classical. Try Indian cuisine, Holi delicacies, or purchase wares on sale from the partner sellers. Play mini-games and participate in special activities such as henna<\/em> and rangoli<\/em>.<\/p>\n

At 6 p.m., participants who purchased the runner tickets will participate in the 3-km fun run.<\/p>\n

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\"\"During the event, try henna which is a traditional temporary body art using natural dyes. It is used during special occasions, holidays,\u00a0birthdays and weddings.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Event Tickets<\/h4>\n

Holi Festival tickets are available at any SM Tickets outlets and online<\/a>. You can also buy onsite on March 31, at the event entrance.<\/p>\n

Php 300 \u2013 Non-runners
\n<\/strong>The non-runner ticket is inclusive of entrance to the event, colored powder, access to activities and freebies (henna tattoo, photobooth, and rangoli), and a chance to win raffle prizes.<\/p>\n

Php 650 – Runners
\n<\/strong>Runners ticket entitles the bearer to the same inclusions with the addition of the participation to the 3-km fun run as well as running singlet, race bib, and finisher\u2019s medal. Children aged 5 years old and below can join the fun for free!<\/p>\n

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Bringing of food and drinks, your own colored powder, alcohol and illegal substances, tripods, drones, umbrellas, and other items deemed to be a safety hazard will be prohibited in the venue. A baggage area will be available for ticket holders.<\/p>\n

Getting to Holi Festival 2019<\/h4>\n

Holi Festival 2019 will be held at the North Fountain of SM By The Bay<\/strong> (beside Vikings), Mall of Asia grounds, Pasay City. It is a walkable distance from Mall of Asia. For cars, take J.W. Diokno Boulevard and turn left at Seaside Boulevard. Pay parking spaces are readily available in the area.<\/p>\n

\"\"Route of the 3-km fun run.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Come and celebrate India’s most festive and most colorful occasion, the Holi Festival this March 31, at SM By the Bay North Fountain from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/h4>\n

What:<\/strong> Holi Festival 2019
\nWhere:<\/strong> SM By the Bay North Fountain (beside Vikings), Seaside Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
\nWhen:<\/strong> Sunday, March 31, 2019, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
\nTicket Information:<\/strong> Available on SM Tickets outlets and online<\/a>. Tickets will also be available onsite by the entrance.<\/p>\n