Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival

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Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival

STORY: Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of markets STORYLINE: Markets in New Delhi are bustled with Holi celebrators as the festival of colors is just around the corner. The ancient Indian festival marks the end of winter and the onset of the spring season, signifying the victory of good over evil. Millions of Indians, mostly Hindus, are expected to celebrate the Holi festival on March 25 across the South Asian country with religious fervor and gaiety. During the celebrations, participants will hold colored powder on plates and smear them on each other to express love and affection. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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