Holi Celebration at Penn Museum

This lively festival with roots in Indian mythology is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal. Holi symbolizes renewal, the triumph of good over evil, and the celebration of love and unity, and it it is marked by throwing vibrant colored powders, dancing to festive music, and enjoying communal feasts with family and friends.

Join the Penn Museum for a day filled with traditional storytelling, colorful art-making, dynamic live music, and captivating dance performances. The highlight of the event will be the joyful color throw, where we embrace the spirit of Holi and its message of harmony and new beginnings.