Indian and Nepalian people celebrating Festival of colors Holi at Federation Square in Melbourne. Holi is a sacred ancient tradition of Hindus, a holiday in many states of India and Nepal with regional holidays in other countries. It is a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun banter with other people by throwing coloured water and powder called Gulal at each other, honors the triumph of good over evil. Celebrants light bonfires, eat sweets, and dance to traditional folk music. (Photo by Rana Sajid Hussain/Pacific Press)