Tel Aviv:

Over 2,000 Indians and Israelis celebrated Holi and the Jewish pageant of Purim within the “flea market” of Tel Aviv having fun with Indian dance, classical music, attire, henna, calligraphy in Hindi and Indian Chai.

Tel Aviv municipality in affiliation with the Indian mission in Israel celebrated “India in flea market” to have fun the 2 festivals which kind of fall on the identical day yearly, or on the most with a distinction of a day earlier than or after.

The occasion drew 1000’s of Indian fans, together with Israelis of Indian origin and Indian college students, from all around the nation.

The Indian pageant of Holi, often known as the ‘pageant of colors’ and the Jewish pageant of Purim, when folks put on vibrant attire, share many commonalities.

“Each festivals are celebrated to mark the victory of fine over evil. Each festivals are celebrated across the identical time- the arrival of spring and the top of winter. Each festivals are celebrated outside the place communities come collectively, dance, sing, eat and make enjoyable in a spirit of togetherness”, a participant famous.

The Flea market in Yafo wore a festive look dressed up in an Indian ensemble in numerous methods.

The occasion was attended by Deputy Chief of Mission, Rajiv Bodwade, and Rafi Shushan, CEO of “Mishlama leyafo” from the Tel Aviv Yafo Municipality.

“In affiliation with #TelAvivYafo Municipality, the Embassy of India celebrated the ‘India in Flea Market’ occasion on the event of #Holi and #Purim festivals. Over 2000 guests loved Indian dance, classical music, Indian attire, henna, calligraphy in Hindi & Indian Chai”, a put up by the Indian mission on social media platform X, previously Twitter, mentioned.

Indian fans loved actions resembling dance workshops with songs concerning the pageant of Holi, shows narrating the importance of Holi and celebrating the frequent spirit of happiness and unity that Purim and Holi share.

There was additionally a classical Indian instrumental music efficiency, ‘Trikundram’, by three Israeli artists who performed Bansuri, Tabla and Sitar, and an Indian classical dance efficiency by Israeli artists.

Henna stalls attracted a variety of girls guests who loved Mehndi drawing on their palms. Calligraphy stalls writing names of holiday makers in Hindi additionally was successful amongst kids.

A gown nook was additionally arrange showcasing Indian costumes to the guests.

The guests dressed up in Indian costumes and loved taking pictures on the selfie factors and drank Indian Chai giving the occasion a way of Purim celebrations.

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