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Phagwa the festival of colours
Phagwa, the Hindustani spring festival of colours, in the Netherlands: celebrations and parties of the Surinamese community by day and city.
- 2from 2026
- 2cities with events
A 2026 date is last year's edition: check the organiser's site for the 2027 date.
- Tue 3 Mar 2026Haagse Holi Hangámá 2026Zuiderpark · Den Haag2026 dateStichting Holi Samen held its 21st Holi festival in the Zuiderpark on Phagwa day, with a stage programme and Surinamese and Indian food stalls. The 2027 edition is not announced yet.More info
Celebration - Sat 7 Mar 2026Apna Holi Colour Sensation 2026Zuiderpark · Rotterdam2026 dateAPNA's Holi colour festival in the Zuiderpark, with DJs, live bands, food stalls and coloured powder on sale. It was free to enter in 2026; no 2027 date yet.FreeMore info
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Questions
Where are the Phagwa celebrations in the Netherlands?
Mostly in The Hague and Rotterdam, run by the Surinamese Hindustani community, on the weekend around the day itself (expected on Monday 22 March 2027; Suriname may keep it on Sunday 21 March). This page lists them by day and city; our Holi guide has the festival's date and story.
What is Phagwa?
Phagwa is the Hindustani spring festival of colours as Suriname celebrates it: people throw abir (coloured powder) and water, sing chowtaal songs and burn a pyre the night before. It is connected to the Holi of India, with songs and customs of its own.
