Barkly Street in Footscray was once again transformed into a colourful display with the West Footscray Festival of Colours on Saturday, March 16.
The day was full of family-friendly entertainment including rides, market stalls, craft activities, face painting, henna tattoos and live music, celebrating the Indian Festival of Holi – best known for the joyous throwing of the colours.
This festival was presented by the West Footscray Traders Association and supported by council’s Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program.
West Footscray Traders Association president Pradeep Tiwari said the event was the biggest yet with thousands attending across the day.
“The Festival of Colours Holi gets better every year with attendance in excess of 7,000,“ he said.
“It was a triumph, with many happy (and colourful) faces enjoying a perfect day of joy, diversity and unity. This is what makes our community what it is today and we are extremely proud of this achievement.“
