US President Joe Biden, First Lady extend Holi wishes

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Monday (local time) extended their Holi wishes to the people of India and others across the world celebrating the festival of colours.

“Today, millions around the world will join together to celebrate Holi, the arrival of spring, with gulal (coloured powder) and vibrant colours. Jill and I wish all those observing today’s Festival of Colours, joy and happiness,” Joe Biden wrote on X.

Earlier, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti posted a video explaining his excitement about celebrating his first Holi in India.

#HappyHoli, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts – a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of #USIndiaDosti! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the… pic.twitter.com/LgtfkgpEUi

— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) March 25, 2024
“Happy Holi, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts, a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of US-India dosti (friendship)! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the festival of colours,” he tweeted on Monday.

Holi was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across India and by the Indian communities living in different countries. The festival marks the arrival of spring after a long winter season.

People throw and smear coloured powders and water at each other, singing and dancing to traditional music, and relish sweets like gujiya and drinks such as thandai.

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