Antony Blinken, Eric Garcetti, Extend Greetings On Holi

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, extended his wishes for the festival of Holi on March 25 and hoped that the festival of colors would bring happiness and friendship across the world.

In a post on X Blinken said, “Wishing a joyful Holi to those celebrating in the United States and across the world. May the Festival of Colors bring you happiness and friendship this season.”

The Indian Embassy in the US also wished everyone a celebration resplendent with colors and music.

In a video, the Indian Embassy in the US captured the exuberant spirit of Holi celebrations. The video showcased a lively scene at DuPoint Circle, where people immersed themselves in the festivities, dancing joyously while playing with vibrant colors.

Earlier in the day, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti also extended Holi wishes to the people of India via a video message.

He said, “I want to wish everybody a very happy Holi. We have this amazing gujiyas, which has a little bit of an American twist with some pistachios in here, beautiful rose water. There’s no better way than to celebrate Holi across the Indo-Pacific together.”

In his post, Garcetti emphasized the US-India friendship in the celebration and said, “#Happy Holi, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts – a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of #USIndiaDosti! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the festival of colors. #CelebrateWithUS.”