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People gathered at École Mathieu-Martin in Dieppe on Sunday to celebrate Holi, a Hindu festival featuring bursts of colour. The Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours ...

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Millions of people ... raucous spring festival sees Hindus take part in a kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil. Holi is a national holiday in India ...