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Splash of colour for Holi

Akoonah Park became a colourful kaleidoscope on Saturday 16 March as part of the Casey Festival of Colours celebrating the Indian festival of Holi.

About 2000 people from a range of nationalities attended the event, with participants enjoying live stage entertainment, jumping castles, face painting, henna tattoos, vedic card reading and a variety of food including both vegan and vegetarian options.

Dignitaries such as Consulate General of India Dr Sushil Kumar, Cranbourne MP Cassandra Fernando MP, La Trobe MP Jason Wood, Berwick MP Brad Battin, and Opposition Leader John Pesutto also attended.

Star News photographer ROB CAREW was out and about capturing all colours of the rainbow.

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