Dogwood Pavilion will be the site of a colourful event next week.
Teresa Rehman, adult services librarian with Coquitlam Public Library, will talk about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colours, at Dogwood on Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rehman will talk about the festival, which marks the end of winter and the abundance of the upcoming spring harvest season. She will talk about the legend of Holi and the story of Holika, the traditions surrounding the festival and the significance of spring according to Indian customs.
Living books (members of the community) will be a part of this presentation and there will be Indian snacks.
This presentation is free but pre-registration is required. To register and for more information, call 604-927-6098.
Dogwood Pavilion is a Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 and older; it is located at 624 Poirier St. (entrance off of Winslow Avenue).
