The Festival of Holi
Holi is one of the most popular Indian festivals after Diwali. It is also known as the festival of colours. It is mainly celebrated in North, Central, and Western India. People play with colours and water, along with tons of good food in the company of family and friends. The festival of Holi is all about welcoming the spring (Basant Ritu) and harvesting season in India. And like many other Indian festivals, food is an integral part of the Holi celebration.
My Tips For Hosting Holi Party
Festivals are a great time to unite, share good food and fun moments, and make memories.
As with any event, planning (or at least a little in advance) is the key to success.
Here’s a list of things to plan a perfect Holi party:
Party Theme: Holi is all about joy and colours, so choose a fun theme for the guest. A few popular ones are – the Bollywood theme, Banaras Ki Holi theme, colour-based themes, Chaat party theme, and so on.
Whatever theme you choose, remember that your food, music, and decor must revolve around the theme.
Guest List & Invitations: Holi parties aren’t for the faint-hearted. This is an event that is going to bring out the wild child in everyone. So invite over fun-loving, like-minded people who won’t play spoilsport or pass judgemental comments.
Some fun decor ideas for the Holi party:
Party Music: There is no memorable Holi party without good music. Prepare the playlist well in advance, choose some fun Bollywood numbers to play (there are Holi playlists on Youtube as well), or have one person be the designated DJ for the day. The karaoke Holi party is also fun and interactive.
Must-Try Holi Recipes
Holi is all about good food. It is always best to keep the Holi party menu fun and hearty by adding classic favourites and fusion flavours. A potluck is also a great idea for the Holi party. Prepare the pre-made snacks and thandai powder a few days in advance. Finish the prep work for other dishes a night before the party and put your partner in charge of the drinks station. Here are 40+ Holi Recipes that you must try at home. An Indian thali meal for festivals is a testament to the grandeur of our heritage and rich food culture. If you want a festive Indian thali meal idea, try my 10 Indian festival Thali Meals. The festive menu is different from the everyday Indian meal. It is rich, and indulgent, mainly including regional dishes and traditional recipes. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter or follow us on Instagram for video recipes.
