Holi worship encouraged at home during pandemic

“With B.C.’s immunization plan, we can feel hope of a gradual return to normal in the months ahead, but we know that Holi and Hola Mohalla will look different this year. However, the festival’s spirit or bringing people together will remain, even while apart,” says Premier John Horgan

Holla Mohalla is celebrated by the Sikh community, a three day celebration of martial skills, music and poetry.

The event is celebrated at the Sikh Gurdwara in a grand way as well, but the pandemic has changed that.

And with a ban being added to religious gatherings in British Columbia, effective at midnight, the three day celebration will be close to impossible to celebrate.

But the government is still encouraging individuals to celebrate the festivals within their households, to keep the spirit alive.

“I wish all British Columbians celebrating within their households a joyful and colorful Holi and Hola Mohalla with happy thoughts for bright days ahead of us,” says Premier John Horgan.

Only time will tell when religious gatherings will once again be able to take place in British Columbia.

by Prina Atwal

Holi worship encouraged at home during pandemic

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