While reading the novel by Vikram Seth, this collection of definitions, pictures and videos might help you better understand the cultural and historical background.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Holi
Holi, or Holli (Sanskrit: होली), is a spring religious festival celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.
Would love to be part of it! On top of the colorful festival, the transgression of some barriers between men and women and social barriers as well is a fantasy for a few days. In the book, I was first shocked and disappointed by Maan's attitude in pushing the head of the English department, his brother's boss, in a pond, but then, I love his rebel attitude, revealing the "whale", and joining the frenzy. Loïc
Would love to be part of it!
ReplyDeleteOn top of the colorful festival, the transgression of some barriers between men and women and social barriers as well is a fantasy for a few days.
In the book, I was first shocked and disappointed by Maan's attitude in pushing the head of the English department, his brother's boss, in a pond, but then, I love his rebel attitude, revealing the "whale", and joining the frenzy.
Loïc