MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Indian Ambassador to Liberia, Manoj Bihari Verma, has described Holi as an event of joy, hope, and unity that encourages people to set aside differences and embrace goodwill.

Ambassador Verma wants members of the Indian community in Liberia to use the event to embrace each other, to help break societal norms and celebrate together, fostering a sense of community and happiness.

The Indian Envoy spoke Saturday, March 7, 2026, during the celebration of Holi at the Ambassador’s Residence in Monrovia, bringing together members of the Indian community, Liberian friends of India, and representatives of the diplomatic corps.

The event commemorated Holi, the traditional Indian festival widely known as the “festival of colours,” which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. It also underscores the enduring cultural ties and friendship between India and Liberia.

As part of activities commemorating the day, guests enjoyed the vibrant display of colours, music, and dance, capturing the joyful essence of the festival. The event also served as a platform for cultural exchanges, allowing people from diverse backgrounds to interact in a spirit of friendship.

It concluded with guests exchanging greetings, sharing refreshments, and playfully applying colored powder to one another, an iconic Holi tradition that symbolizes unity and joy.

Ambassador Manoj Bihari Verma recounted that “Holi is a festival of colors and also a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, a time to spread love, joy, and happiness among people.”

Primarily celebrated in India and Nepal, Holi marks the arrival of spring and is traditionally observed with the throwing of colored powders and water, music, dancing, and the sharing of festive foods.

For the past decades, Holi celebration has spread across the world and is now embraced by diverse communities as a symbol of unity, cultural exchange, and joy.