On March 12, in Gahon, South Germany, India, people threw colorful powders at each other to celebrate The Holi Festival. Holi is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism.
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Spring symbolizes recovery. The haze of the new crown pneumonia epidemic has not yet gone, but with the lifting of epidemic prevention measures in many countries, the excited crowd can't stop the excitement, and a series of traditional festivals to welcome spring have also given people a good opportunity to revel. The Festival of Nowruz, the Feast of Holiness, the Festival of Falla, the Festival of Prin, the Festival of St. Patrick... In the shadow of the epidemic and the turbulent international situation, people especially hope that the fireworks of the festival will drive away the haze and show a better future.
On March 19, in Valencia, Spain, the people celebrated the traditional festival of Falla. Every year, Spain celebrates fall from March 15 to 19, with fireworks displays, parades, flower offerings and other activities, culminating in the burning of festive dolls at midnight.
On March 17, Benebahrak, Israel, locals dressed in festive costumes celebrated the traditional Jewish festival of Prin.
On March 20, Tehran, Iran, the traditional festival of Nowruz, people watched performances such as fountain shows and fireworks displays in the city center. Nowruz means "a new day" and represents the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. The origins of Nowruz date back to the 6th century BC, when people celebrated the revival of everything in nature.
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade was held on Fifth Avenue on March 17, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Patrick's Day originated at the end of the 5th century and is a traditional Irish festival.
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Source: China Youth Daily client