Spring is in the air as Holi weekend begins in Pondicherry. While there may be only a handful of Holi parties in town, we have an interesting line-up of exciting events to enjoy this weekend ! From comedy to cricket to crocheting, whatever makes your life colourful, we have something for you here !
FEATURED EVENTS
- Enjoy a day filled with bullock cart rides, legendary banyan trees, pottery, lunch by the farm, folk temples, secret villages and more . On Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Register for this unique rural adventure in Pondy here (few seats left)
2. Go shopping at one of Pondicherry’s most chic lifestyle boutiques ‘Meraki’ that has a rare birthday blowout sale with upto 40 % off on Kurtas, jewellery and cushion covers.
3. Watch a smart parade of sailboats along the shore by the Gandhi Thidal on Saturday afternoon to kick off the La Francophonie Festival organised by Alliance Francaise de Pondicherry.
4. If you love history, coins or antiques , Singapore Mandapam on M.G. Road is the place to be this weekend !
From stamps to coins to crystals to gramophones , you can get some great deals here. Also take a look at artefacts, tools and various objects of interest on display . More details here.
5. Try lots of fun activities from silambam to reflexology to fabric painting and more for free at SITA’s 10th anniversary fete.
Dont forget to taste some ong with mouthwatering pastries and snacks!
If that’s not enough, we have more to choose from this Holi weekend in Pondicherry : enjoy a Creole lunch or dinner with Chez Pushpa as part of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival , showcase your talents at Verry Pondy’s ‘Open Mic’, play to win at Hopper’s Indoor Cricket Tournament, rock to live music, laugh your heart out at stand-up shows or have a ” jolly evening” at Indianostrum Theatre at this free show which combines comedy, music and more!
Have a Happy Holi in Pondicherry !
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