In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Prior Park Prep School in Cricklade (Wiltshire, England), a Catholic/Christian school for children aged rising 3 -13, reportedly celebrated Hindu “festival of color” Holi on March 23.
According to reports, the pupils threw coloured powder paint at each other and staff. Students in years three to eight also learned about the spiritual festival before color play.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement from Nevada (USA), commended Prior Park Prep School Cricklade for organizing Holi activities, calling it is a step in the positive direction.
Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, noted that thus opening-up pupils to major world religions and non-believers’ viewpoint would make them well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened citizens of tomorrow. It also made a good business sense to know the beliefs of “others” in a global community. Moreover, students should have knowledge of the entire society to become full participants in the society.
