Michelle Rowland (Greenway, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Communications) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to extend my best wishes to Greenway's Subcontinent community on the auspicious occasion of Holi, popularly known as the festival of colours. Starting on Sunday 28 March, families across Greenway will gather to spread a message of love, peace and forgiveness. Holi marks the beginning of spring, a time to renew and reset, to forgive past grievances and spread positivity with those around you, and Holi is a circuit breaker, a festival which sees people of all backgrounds come together to celebrate as one community. Indeed, the vibrant coloured powders of Holi are an enduring symbol of such positivity, bringing happiness to those of all ages.

Holi will be celebrated with great joy and good humour across many parts of my electorate and, indeed, over the entire world over the weekend. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, no doubt the Subcontinent diaspora across the world hopes that the changing seasons bring good news and greater prosperity. I am sure this is a hope we all share. I wish everyone celebrating Holi a happy, prosperous and safe weekend.

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