About this Event
Welcome to HOLI - An All Ages Spring Festival of Colors Dance Party! Join us at Jaja PDX for a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and colors.
? HOLI HAI ?
It's that time of the year again! We are celebrating India's Festival of Colors to welcome spring ? ✨ 12th Annual celebration featuring Holi colors straight from India! ??
Come dressed in white and let's play with colors!
✊? DO NOT MISS ' THE UNIFYING COLOR THROW' - AN ANNUAL RITUAL SINCE 2010 ?
PS:
THE COLOR THROW!
At Holi, the Festival of Colors in Portland we celebrate the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. All nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate!
To signify our unity in diversity we invite you to join us in kicking off the color play portion of the event with a UNIFIED COLOR THROW. Let's all throw colors up in the air together and let this vibrant energy upliftment kick off the color play.
Is there a better way to welcome Spring? We didn't think so either. ?
? HOLI SPECIALS ?
- Entrance ticket includes one color packet
- Large indoor-outdoor venue close in Portland
- Color powder, Food, and drinks available for purchase
- Multiple local food and crafts vendors
- The only Portland Holi party featuring the cultural icon DJ Prashant & his Jai Ho! Dance Troupe
? EVENT DETAILS
- Sunday, April 21, 2024
- Music by
- Party from 12 PM to 4 PM
- All Ages Welcome
JAJA PDX
819 SE Taylor St, Portland, OR 97214
? YOUR DJ & HOST
PRASHANT:
Prashant is an ex-Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and community organizer in Portland, Oregon. His personality and charisma instantly strike a chord with audiences of any age or background.
He is known for an enthralling DJ set with interactive dance lessons and performances seamlessly woven into an irresistible blend of the world's greatest dance music. His agenda is simple - bring community and cultures together to create connections on the dance floor, and get you dancing longer, and harder than you ever thought possible!
▶︎ @dreamprashant
▶︎ TEDx Talk, The Story of DJ Prashant, New Music, and Dance Videos at https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant
✨ SPECIAL GUESTS
TVISHA STUDIOS
Hand crafted jewelry by Priya Bora in Beaverton, Oregon.
Designer Candles by Blanca.
Candles & Desserts created by Rain.
AQIYLAH COLLINS
Naturopath, Womb Doula & energy healing
Authentic Indian Costumes & Accessories curated by Sushmita Modi
MARUTI INDIAN RESTAURANT
Authentic Indian Restaurant. Food prepared with love using Organic and local produce and cooked in Non-GMO oil.
THE BIG ELEPHANT KITCHEN
A family owned business serving a fusion of Fijian and Indian dishes.
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Elevate your event with a unique package that combines all three seamlessly – saving you money while ensuring an unforgettable atmosphere. Cheers to a celebration that’s as distinctive as it is delightful!
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This event is sponsored in part by a grant from RACC and brought to you by Dance United in partnership with - The most joyful Bollywood party experience spanning 8+ cities, hosted by the iconic DJ Prashant since 2010 alongside culture bearers & talented artists.
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▶︎ ABOUT DANCE UNITED
MISSION STATEMENT
Dance United’s mission is to celebrate the lives of immigrants, the BIPOC community and all people by spreading the electrifying energy of love, unity, happiness and diversity across cultures through music and dance.
OUR GOALS
-Create multicultural events that bring participants together to celebrate our diversity through the universal language of music and dance.
-Connect people to nature through music and communal dance events that provide a safe and inclusive space for all participants.
-Inspire young learners to combine science, music and dance by providing educational opportunities for students that grow their artistic abilities together with their scientific understanding.
-Facilitate events that encourage dancing as a way to elevate confidence and improve mental and physical health.
▲ PHOTOS & VIDEOS DURING THE EVENT
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▲ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We at Dance United seek to practice deep regard and respect for the Indigenous Peoples on whose lands we have the opportunity to live, work, and play.
We acknowledge that Dance United in Portland takes place at the unceded ancestral lands of the Multnomah people, a tribe of the Chinookan people.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jaja PDX, 819 Southeast Taylor Street, Portland, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 5.00