Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy has said our children need to interact and integrate with the different cultural values and activities of the various ethnic groups so that they build the early understanding and acceptance of each other in a multi‑ethnic society.
Speaking at the celebration, Education Minister Doctor Mahendra Reddy says Holi teaches us to care for all human beings as we care for our own family.
He says teaching of religious education to our children will ensure that they identify their culture and traditions and use those values to attain success in their lives.
Speaker of Parliament, Doctor Jiko Luveni was also part of the celebration and says colours bring out a unique, vibrant and greatness in all of us.
Australia High Commissioner to Fiji, Margaret Twomey who was also part of the Holi celebration says she loves living in Fiji because of the multi-culturalism.
Over 750 people from different backgrounds gathered at My Suva Park to celebrate Holi yesterday.
According to the Hindu calendar, Holi will be celebrated tomorrow.
