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Significance of Holi is of greater importance to all the people of Fiji this year - Prof Prasad

Significance of Holi is of greater importance to all the people of Fiji this year - Prof Prasad

By Dhanjay Deo
10/03/2020
Professor Biman Prasad and Pio Tikoduadua celebrate Holi with NFP Members

National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the significance of Holi is of greater importance to all the people of Fiji this year as they prepare to strengthen themselves against social and economic deprivation and coronavirus or COVID-19, that can seriously impact our livelihood.

He says the triumph of truth over evil, victory of truth and righteousness over injustice, and the upholding at all times of equality, dignity and social justice for all the people are the core principles of Holi.

Prasad says the vibrancy of colours used during Holi celebrations is a true portrait of our nation.

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The National Federation Party says all mythological, cultural, social and biological significance of the Hindu religious festival of Holi portray the core principle of triumph of truth over evil.

The NFP Leader says there are many significance of Holi but all are entwined around the fundamental principle of the vanquishing of tyrants, despots, oppressors and dictators.

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Professor Prasad says just like other religious festivals of the Indo-Fijian community, Holi has been celebrated for 140 years since the arrival of Girmitiya in May 1879.

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