Women, victims in festival of colors Holi | Video

New Delhi, Mar 7 (EFE).- (Camera: Mikaela Viqueira) In the streets of New Delhi, women await with fear the arrival of Holi, the festival of colors of Hinduism celebrated mostly by groups of men, which serves as a license for abuse in the midst of revelry and alcohol consumption.

With the festival atmosphere, full of music, dancing and colors, the expression "Bura na mano Holi hai", which translates from Hindi "you can't bother because it's Holi", the chasing of girls in the neighborhoods to smear colored powder on their bodies or throw water balloons, often brings with it the implicit obligation to accept any kind of treat.

FOOTAGES OF HOLI PREPARATIONS IN NEW DELHI, INDIA.

SOUNDBITES OF SHRUTI KUMANI.

Translations:

1. "If we go out to celebrate (the festival of in Bihar, her hometown), lewd remarks happen. Girls dare not step on Holi day there. There are only boys outside and girls are not allowed. If girls go out, there is a high chance of misbehaving with them".

2. "They pass comments. They get drunk and try to touch girls' body parts. I'm not talking about all the boys but there are some who do it."

Metadata

Date: 07/03/2023 14:52 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Religion and belief » Religious festival or holiday
Religion and belief » Hinduism
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 97 seconds
Reference: 55010667078
Relevance: Normal