Over 750 people from different backgrounds gathered at My Suva Park today to celebrate Holi.
There was a hype of festivities at My Suva Park as different people celebrated by playing with colours, powder and water.
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.
Reddy says 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.
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 today says she loves living in Fiji because of the multi-culturalism.
Students from the Fiji Blind Society were also part of the celebration today.
NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad and Permanent Secretary for Office of the Prime Minister Yogesh Karan also attended the celebration today.
Hundreds of people also attended the Holi celebration at Damodar City today.
According to the Hindu calendar, Holi will be celebrated on Monday.
