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Dozens of residents gathered Saturday morning at Nicholl Park for Richmond's third annual Holi celebration, filling the park with bursts of colored powder, Zumba dancing, and a spirit of togetherness that drew praise from city officials and community leaders alike.
"How activated this park is today," said Lashonda White, Deputy City Manager for Community Services, who addressed the crowd from the stage. "This is what we want to see in Richmond."
Mayor Eduardo Martinez also made an appearance, telling attendees it was his first time attending a Holi festival. "It's fantastic to see the park being so well used for so many fantastic purposes," he said.
Preetesh Karki, representing the Nepali Association of Northern California, offered remarks on the deeper significance of the holiday, known as the Festival of Colors. "Holi is a celebration where not only individuals but communities get together, despite their hierarchy, despite their faith and belief," he said. "We celebrate together as a community."
Karki praised Richmond's diversity, calling the city's recognition of the holiday a source of pride. "I feel Richmond, being one of the most diverse cities, is trying to acknowledge this," he said.
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