Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is one of the most celebrated occasions. It’s a time for families, friends, and even strangers to come together and create unforgettable memories through fun, colors, music, and food. Organizing a Holi event can be a huge task, but with proper planning, you can turn it into an unforgettable event that everyone will cherish. If you are in charge of a Holi event this year, here’s the guide that will help make it a huge success.
Choose a perfect venue.
For your Holi celebration, the venue is the most critical element. So whether you pick up a private farmhouse, a big open garden or a large community hall make sure that the space is enough to dance, play with activities, and enjoy with colors.
If you are planning an outdoor celebration, consider factors like access to restrooms, shade, and proper water supply for the rain dance. Don’t forget that Holi can turn things quite messy, so choose a place that’s easy to clean up after the event.
Go for skin-safe and eco-friendly colors.
One of the most important aspects of Holi is the colors used. Bright colors make the festivals more bright, so it’s really important to ensure that the colors used are skin-friendly and eco-friendly. Synthetic colors have harmful chemicals that can spoil your skin and are more harmful to the environment. So you should look for organic and natural colors made up of flowers, herbs, or food-grade materials. These colors are safe and biodegradable, allowing everyone to have fun without worrying about the consequences.
Music And DJ Setup
A Holi celebration is always incomplete without lively music. Whether it’s a small gathering or a large-scale event, make sure to have a good music setup with a DJ or a playlist of Bollywood tracks that will make people dance. You can mix classic Bollywood songs like Do Me a favor and Rang barse with some other Bollywood hits. If you have a DJ ensure that the sound system is loud enough to entertain the crowd. This will keep the energy of the guests high and the party going through the celebration.
Do introduce Rain dance and Fun Games
Holi is all about fun and what better way to add fun than by incorporating a rain dance and fun games into this party? While everyone dances to the beat of music it’s best to set up a rain dance area where the guests can cool down. A water sprinkler system is perfect to create the effect of a rain dance. For games you can add traditional pichkari wars, tug of war, or Dhol dancing competitions, this will create fun and keep everyone engaged.
Food Stalls and Traditional Holi specials
In India, food is an integral part of celebration and Holi is no different. Traditional Holi menus like Thandai, Gujiya, Dahi Vada, and pani puri should surely be on your menu. For guests to snack throughout the evening you can also organize local stalls like aloo tikki, pakoras, etc. A pro tip, in case you are hosting a big crowd you can hire food vendors or caterers which will ease your burden.
Dress code
If you are organising a holi party don’t forget to keep a dress code. In order to make colors stand out, encourage your guests to come in either white or ethnic dresses. You can suggest an ethnic dress code like wearing traditional attire like kurtas, sarees, or lehengas. White clothing will help the vibrant colors to show up more strikingly.
Capture memories with a photo booth.
A photo booth is a great option to preserve the memories of your Holi celebration. Set up a colorful backdrop with props like flower garlands, colorful sunglasses, and hats. A good photo booth will let your friends and guests have memorable and fun photos with their families, all while showing the vibrant festival colors.
Safety measures and skin care arrangements
While Holi is all about fun it’s important to keep your safety your priority. Make sure in the place there are adequate safety measures. Like, keep an eye on any rough play or allergic reactions during the fun. Ensure that the event is supervised to prevent any accidents. To protect guests skin from drying or irritation caused by skin colors offer them skin care products and oil. Also, arrange a wash station for guests to wash the color off after the Holi celebration.
Set the mood with lightning.
As the evening approaches it’s important to keep up with the festive mood. To enhance the atmosphere use vibrant and colorful lights. Lanterns, string lights, or LED bulbs in hues can create a lively party-like vibe as the sun sets. To enjoy the Holi spirit long into the night a well-lit venue will be an ideal choice.
Last words
Holi is indeed an unforgettable experience when celebrated in the right way. By choosing the right venue, using safe colors, having a lively music set up, and organizing fun games and food stalls you can ensure your guests have a blast. Don’t forget to capture memories, prioritize safety, and also encourage everyone to enjoy this festival of colors with enthusiasm. Happy Holi!