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Gallery: Colors fly at South Asian Student Association Holi celebration

By Solange Jain Senior Staff Photographer
Bright turquoise, tangerine and magenta powders fly through the air (at the Women’s Building Field).
Bright turquoise, tangerine and magenta powders fly through the air (at the Women’s Building Field). Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Students gathered in the Women's Building Field to celebrate Holi at Syracuse University on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Students gathered in the Women's Building Field to celebrate Holi at Syracuse University on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Holi, a Hindu tradition, celebrates the harvest season, the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
Holi, a Hindu tradition, celebrates the harvest season, the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Attendees smear pink and orange powder on each other’s faces to celebrate Holi.
Attendees smear pink and orange powder on each other’s faces to celebrate Holi. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
While Holi celebrates the turn of the seasons, it’s also a time to come together with friends and family.
While Holi celebrates the turn of the seasons, it’s also a time to come together with friends and family. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Attendees leave the Holi celebration covered in yellow, red, blue and purple powders.
Attendees leave the Holi celebration covered in yellow, red, blue and purple powders. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Clouds of blue powder rise as people spread powder on clothes, faces, arms and hair.
Clouds of blue powder rise as people spread powder on clothes, faces, arms and hair. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Holi celebrations are marked by throwing vibrant powders and spraying colored water.
Holi celebrations are marked by throwing vibrant powders and spraying colored water. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Clothes, which were once white or lightly colored, are adorned with powders of every color after the Holi celebration.
Clothes, which were once white or lightly colored, are adorned with powders of every color after the Holi celebration. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
An attendee captures the lively, multicolored event in a selfie.
An attendee captures the lively, multicolored event in a selfie. Solange Jain | Contributing Photographer / The Daily Orange
Published on April 10, 2023 at 12:09 am

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