Holi greetings from Premier of NSW

"I would like to extend my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Holi," says Hon Mike Baird, Premier of NSW.

Mr Baird, with the incoming Consul General of India in Sydney, at a recent press conference Source: NSW premier's office

"I recently met with the Indian Consul General Shri B.Vanlalvawna and I am sure the Indian community will join me in welcoming him and his family to Sydney during this joyous time," Mr Baird continued.

"This annual Hindu festival is widely celebrated across India and Nepal and is now recognised and celebrated right across New South Wales.

The local Indian and Nepalese communities are to be commended for sharing their cultures and traditions with the wider community.

It is a festival that brings us together in a spirit of fun and friendship, encouraging understanding of each other’s backgrounds in our multicultural society.

I wish everyone celebrating a Happy Holi."

Holi greetings from Premier of NSW Source: NSW premier's office