A primary school assembly framework for KS1 and KS2 celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi. Includes a video telling the story of Prahlad and Holika. Offers suggestions for songs, reflection and The Hindu Festival of Holi . The coming of spring and new life; good is stronger than evil. by Caroline Donne . Suitable for Whole School (Pri) Themes. The coming of spring and new life; good is stronger than evil. Preparation and materials. Background: Holi is the Indian Spring Festival. Some of the common features are the harvesting of winter Content Guidance; 1. Entry music: Traditional Indian music - selected from an online search: 2. Introduction: Tell the children that today they will be finding out about a Hindu festival called Holi. Reader 1: The festival of Holi is the Hindu festival of colours, but it is also a celebration of spring and new life. It is a bright, lively festival where all sense of any differences is laid aside. Different castes all celebrate together – men and women, old and young, all join in the throwing of coloured paint. White clothes are worn so This fantastic assembly pack contains everything you will need to lead a colourful and engaging KS2 assembly on the Hindu festival of Holi, often known as the 'Festival of Colours'. Powerpoint presentation and assembly script are included. The festival of Holi 2. Introduction ‘Today we’re going to be finding out about a Hindu festival called Holi. Holi has its roots in Hindu communities in countries like India and Nepal, but it is celebrated by people from Hindu and non-Hindu communities alike all over the world. As you watch this short video be on the lookout for infor- This PowerPoint presentation is designed for an assembly about Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring, love, and the triumph of good over evil. The slides explore the origins of Holi, the legends behind it, and its colorful traditions, such as throwing colored powders and singing traditional songs. Holi: Hindu festival, 8 March 2012 . To understand the meaning behind the festival of Holi and its use of bright colours. by Helen Levesley. Suitable for Whole School (Sec) Aims. To understand the meaning behind the festival of Holi and its use of bright colours. Preparation and materials. You will need the song ‘True Colours’ by Phil Collins. Use this wonderful Holi Assembly PowerPoint and Script to help your pupils understand the importance of the Holi festival to Hindus and how it is celebrated. Children will enjoy learning about new traditions as well as ones that may be familiar. This resource is ideal to use for a whole school or KS1 assembly. Modern Celebrations of Holi 2025. Holi has evolved with time, embracing new trends while retaining its essence: 1. Eco-Friendly Holi. With increasing awareness, people are choosing organic colors made from flowers, turmeric, and other natural elements. Plastic balloons are being replaced with biodegradable alternatives. 2. Global Holi Celebrations The Hindu festival of Holi. The coming of spring and new life, good is stronger than evil. by Caroline Donne. Suitable for Whole School (Sec) Notes. Date varies from year to year - please check the REonline Festivals Calendar. Themes. The coming of spring and new life; Good is stronger than evil; Background. Holi is the Indian Spring Festival. This Holi Festival Class Assembly Script is just one of the many high-quality resources we offer. We encourage you to explore our other products on the TES website. Bring the joyous Holi Festival to your school with our Class Assembly Script Resource. An introduction (based on Scholastic's Festival Facts Holi) ton the Hindu festival of Holi. To be used in conjunction with the story of Prahlad and Holika. Holi is the festival of colours, and is celebrated with the throwing of coloured powder and water. Holi Hindu Spring Festival of Colours Assembly or Class Play. Holi Hindu Spring Festival of Colours Assembly or Class Play. A riot! An explosion of colour! Well, not quite. It’s those wretched Health and Safety Regulations spoiling all the fun again. That and a teacher who’s prime concern is not to upset the caretaker. This KS2 The Story of Holi Script is a great way to help KS2 children to understand the story of the Hindu festival of Holi. It is perfect to be used as an assembly script or you could use it in class as a stick puppet activity. Your students will dramatise the story of King Hiranyakashyap, the Demon King who wanted everyone to worship him. We also have this bright and colourful KS1 Holi Word Masan Holi, also known as Bhasma Holi, is an unusual and spiritually significant festival celebrated in Varanasi, India. In 2025, this unique event will begin on March 10, starting from Baba Kinaram Ashram and concluding at Harishchandra Ghat. The main celebration will take place on March 11 at Manikarnika Ghat, starting at 10 a.m. from the Mahashamshan Nath Temple. What is Masan Holi? Masan 4. Holi Assembly PowerPoint. Play this Hindu Festival Holi PowerPoint in a school assembly to introduce students to this vibrant event. It asks children to reflect on: the season of spring, what is Holi?, how Holi is celebrated, and the Hindu folk stories that form part of the Holi Festival. Holi lesson looking at different ways in which the Hindu festival is celebrated and some of the stories behind Holi. You may also be interested in the following resources - Holi form time / assembly resource; Hindu PIlgrimage - Kumbh Mela; Diwali; Hindu beliefs in God / Brahman To reflect upon the significance of the Hindu festival of Holi. by Alan M. Barker. Suitable for Whole School (Pri) Aims. To reflect upon the significance of the Hindu festival of Holi. Preparation and materials. Holi is a springtime festival celebrated on the day after the full moon in the month of Phalunga (Indian National Calendar). Description. Suitable for: - KS1 - KS2; Compatible with: - Microsoft PowerPoint; Download this 16 slide PowerPoint about the Hindu festival of Holi. This colourful assembly resource explains that Holi is a Hindu festival which falls at the time of the full moon in the Indian month of Phalgun.
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