In a first event of its kind, Corfe Castle in Dorset was the site of Rang Barse – a Holi celebration organised by the BPC Indian Community and supported by the National Trust.
Over 3,000 people descended upon the castle founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 for the Bournemouth Poole Christchurch (BPC) Indian Community’s vibrant gathering, delivered by Gold Rain Exclusive Events complete with colours, music, dance and food. The community organisation, which is dedicated to celebrating India’s cultural heritage across Dorset, praised Sona Madan of Gold Rain, who worked closely with the National Trust and the BPC team to decorate the castle in vibrant Indian colours. The result was the historic English castle looked like a “beautiful Indian bride” for Holi last month.
BPC Indian Community’s Anjali Mavi said: “The National Trust and the BPC Indian Community teamed up to put on this special event. The folks at Gold Rain Exclusive Events worked really hard to make everything perfect.
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“Everyone had a blast at the event. People enjoyed delicious Indian food and got cool henna tattoos from talented artists. Families and friends played with colours together, and many even made new friends on the day. It was a great example of people coming together and having fun as a community.
“The success of the Rang Barse (rain of colours) Holi event shows how awesome it can be when different groups work together. It's fantastic to see everyone celebrating diversity and making memories together. As the colours filled the air at Corfe Castle, it reminded us of the beauty of different cultures coming together. This first event was a huge hit, and we can't wait for even more fun in the future!”
Tom Clarke, Senior Volunteering & Community Manager at Corfe Castle for the National Trust, said: “Corfe Castle hosted many a party in its early days and it has remained an important place for the local community to come together over the centuries. We’re delighted to be continuing this historical legacy by hosting events such like this.
“The National Trust was set up to serve the whole of the nation. We’re proud to have supported this wonderful local Indian association to share their celebrations of Holi with everyone. Over 3,000 people attended which was one of our busiest days ever!”
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The National Trust is an independent conservation charity founded in 1895 and today cares for more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline, 1 million collection items and 500 historic properties, gardens and nature reserves across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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