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Celebrate Holi at Brooklyn Children’s Museum on May 3
Holi is a time to embrace spring and renewal, and to come together in celebration as one, said Atiba T. Edwards, President and CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
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Staff Reporter
- Mon, 21, Apr 2025
- 23:18 EDT
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Families in Brower Park throwing colors during Celebrate Holi at BCM. / Winston Williams
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is set to celebrate Holi, a vibrant Hindu festival, for the eighth consecutive year on May.3. Holi has become BCM’s most popular event, where families can enjoy a full day of dance, art, food, and play. It attracts thousands of visitors across the Tri-state area every year. This annual tradition is being co-presented with Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree.
In a statement, Atiba T. Edwards, President and CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum, said they are looking forward to this vibrant celebration of Holi, which originated in India and is now celebrated around the world as a joyful expression of spring, renewal, love, and the triumph of good over evil.
“Holi is a time to embrace spring and renewal, and to come together in celebration as one,” he explained. “Seeing children and families covered in colors and dancing to Bollywood beats captures exactly what BCM is all about – bringing our community together through meaningful cultural experiences for upliftment and understanding.”
Anu Sehgal, Founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, said the organization is thrilled to share the stories and traditions of Holi at Brooklyn Children’s Museum. She urged people and families to join in the celebration. “We celebrate this Indian festival, offering families a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic and real spirit of this festival of new beginnings, spring, colors, and inclusivity through engaging activities and cultural experiences.”
Sehgal highlighted that this year, they will start with an engaging bilingual storytime with her book Kahaani Rangeeli or Colorful Story. This will be followed by a cooking session and tasting, and end with a puppet show Color of Krishna’s Love, which teaches the quintessential message of Holi: that by the end of the day after playing Holi, everyone looks the same, no matter their skin color, age, income level, or gender.
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This year’s festival highlights include live Bollywood performances by the Ajna Dance Company, and interactive workshops that give visitors the chance to learn some moves of their own. There will be food workshops with The Culture Tree where children can make and taste thandai (a traditional Indian cold drink), and interactive puppet shows by WonderSpark Puppets, bringing the story of Holi to life with humor and imagination.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Brooklyn Kids portal – brooklynkids.org/holi, $15 for general admission and free for children under the age of one year-old.
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