Prepare for a burst of colours and culture as the Holi Colour Splash event returns to Memorial Park, Tauranga, this Saturday.

Holi, renowned as the Festival of Colours, is a vibrant Hindi tradition celebrated worldwide, and finds its local embodiment in Tauranga, fostering cultural appreciation and unity in diversity.

"Holi Colour Splash exemplifies the rich tapestry of our community in Tauranga," says Tauranga City Council venues and events manager Nelita Byrne.

"The event provides an opportunity for cultural exchange, fostering understanding and joy in a festive atmosphere."

The Tauranga Western Bay Community Events Fund are proud supporters of this year’s Holi Festival once again.

The fund, established through a collaborative effort between the Acorn Foundation, Bay Trust, TECT, Tauranga City Council, and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, champions grassroots initiatives, ensuring the broader community reaps the rewards of events such as Holi.

Colours and big smiles at Holi. Photo: Katie Cox.

Holi Colour Splash, in its eighth year in Tauranga, promises an array of activities for all ages.

Eventgoers will be treated to live music, including international artists Sarasvati and Malin, traditional dance performances, cultural exhibitions, an assortment of traditional Indian cuisine and the iconic colour-throwing festivities, a hallmark of Holi celebrations.

People can buy environmentally conscious, non-toxic brightly coloured powders at the event, and are encouraged to wear white or light-coloured clothing so that when they join in, the colours can burst and shine at their brightest!

As Holi unfolds, anticipation builds for other family events in the city centre over the weekend including Pocket Sized Play, Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Tutus on Tour at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, the return of Children's Day and All Ford Car Day.

Families are invited to extend their weekend and partake in a weekend full of fun in the city centre.

Event Details:

Holi Colour Splash
Saturday 2 March
3pm – 6pm
Memorial Park, Tauranga
Free
https://www.mytauranga.co.nz/whats-on/event-details/eid/7245/tctl/7663_

Pocket Sized Play
Every Saturday
1:30pm
Red Square, Tauranga city centre
Free
https://www.mytauranga.co.nz/whats-on/event-details/eid/7451/tctl/7663_

Children’s Day
Sunday 3 March
10am – 3pm
The Strand, Tauranga city centre
Free
https://www.mytauranga.co.nz/whats-on/event-details/eid/7457/tctl/7663_

Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus on Tour
Sunday 3 March & Monday 4 March
7pm – 10pm
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre
https://www.mytauranga.co.nz/whats-on/event-details/eid/7237/tctl/7663_

All Ford Car Day
Sunday 3 March
10am – 2:30pm
Wharepai Domain
www.facebook.com/p/Ford-Muscle-Car-Club-Tauranga-New-Zealand-100064624094532/