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Actonville bursts with colour for Holi Fest

Known as the Festival of Colours, it represents a time for unity.

The grounds of the Actonville Spurs Cricket Club were awash with colour as the Hindu community gathered to participate in Holi Fest on March 1.

Indian woman dancing
Celebrating love, life and prosperity at this year’s Holi Fest, in Actonville, is Shyam Chhiba, of Farrarmere. Photo: Jani de Beer

Known as the Festival of Colours, this vibrant celebration signifies the victory of good over evil and represents a time for unity, forgiveness, and strengthening relationships.

Four Indian girls wearing traditional Hindi outfits
Taking the stage are back, Khayla Vallabh (10), Sriyam Kisten and Bella Vallabh (9). Front: Drishana Naicker (5). Photo: Jani de Beer

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Jani de Beer

Jani went from working as a student intern for the Boksburg Advertiser to being employed as a junior journalist in 2004. Taking time out to start a family, she returned to the Caxton family in 2022 as senior journalist for the Benoni City Times. Her passion is telling her community's stories.

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