My first Holi

Maun celebrates Holi for the first time. Holi marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, discover more about Holi with My First Festivals.

Find out more about Holi and see how much your little one knows about Holi in this easy Holi quiz.

Watch as Sumedh visits the temple with his family for part of the Holi celebrations before the colourful fun begins. 

Watch an animation from BBC Bitesize about the story of Holi. Find Holi teaching resources for KS1 and KS2 classrooms on BBC Teach.

Try out the CBBC quizzes about the festival of Holi, 5 Things Quiz: Holi and How much do you know about Holi.

Find out how to make a colourful blossom tree to celebrate the start of spring. 

Learn how to make your own colourful water xylophone.

Recycle a plastic bottle to make these colourful lanterns for your bedroom or garden.

Over on CBBC, Blue Peter have instructions on how to pake your own Holi powder paint.

My First Festivals is a documentary following children as they discover, learn and experience cultural festivals for the first time. You can watch My First Festivals on BBC iPlayer.

Take a look at our quizzes and clips about cultural festivals as youngsters discover and celebrate with their families and communities.

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