Beyond Holi: Global Festivals That Spark Joy & Unity

• Thailand's Songkran, like Holi, uses physical elements (water) to purify and welcome the new year, evolving into a massive water fight.
• Mexico's Día de los Muertos is a vibrant celebration of remembrance, honoring departed ancestors with altars, music, and storytelling.
• Northern Thailand's Yi Peng features thousands of sky lanterns (khom loi) released to carry away transgressions and bad luck.
• Venice's Carnevale di Venezia is an elegant festival where masks allow anonymity and a theatrical performance across the city.
• These global festivals, from India's Holi to Venice's Carnevale, offer a vital release, fostering creative expression and belonging.