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Holi, the vibrant and joyous Festival of Colours, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and around the world. This festival signifies the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil, and the beauty of unity in diversity. While the traditional celebra...

As a relatively uncultured Yorkshireman, I had no idea what to expect when I was stationed to work at the UK’s largest Holi Festival at Beaver Works in Leeds.

Earlier this month we were proud to sponsor the Leeds Indian Student Association's 'Rang Barse' event.  It was a beautifully inclusive event that involved music, dancing, and as you can see from the photos below a great deal of colour powder. Thanks to the guys for i...

In the two months since the launch of the new Ministry of Colours website and colour powder products we've had some great interest from the regional and national press. We've had a lovely article written about us by the Huddersfield Examiner.  You can read the full a...

Here at Ministry of Colours we want you to make the most of your fundraising event so here are some tips that we have gathered over the years that might help. 

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive on the colour powder desk here at Ministry of Colours is, ‘how much colour powder do I need for my event?’ Trying to be as useful as possible, we’ve put together this post to help you event planners to get your he...

Here at the Ministry of Colours we are keen for everyone to have a fun time at their colour event, that’s what we are all about. However, we are also mindful of the importance of safety when running an event which might include hundreds of people.

What is Holi Festival? Holi is a Hindu spring festival originally celebrated across India and Nepal.  As Hinduism has spread across the globe, so has the Holi Festival.  Also called the Festival of Colours, events are normally held around the start of March each ...