Holi goes big in Australia. What it takes to manage colours across iconic city spaces

(L-R) Manik Gowda from Northern Territory, Hemant Khanna from Tasmania, Manish Saini from Queensland, and Sunny Pathak from New South Wales share what it takes to organise the festival of colours across iconic locations in capital cities across Australia. Credit: AAP/Supplied by Suuny pathak, Manik Gowda, Henmant Khanna, Manish Saini

From Sydney’s Darling Harbour and Melbourne’s Docklands to Darwin, Holi celebrations are drawing larger crowds each year. But organising a festival of colours in iconic public spaces comes with unique challenges, from securing permits for water and colours to protecting heritage sites, arranging catering and liquor licenses, and managing parking. In this podcast, organisers across Australia share the planning, approvals, and community effort that bring Holi’s vibrant spirit to life.

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