It's Time For Holi & Health
We couldn't have had a better conclusion to the Winter Olympics, hopefully bringing good fortune to Canadian athletes at the Paralympic Games, which starts March 12 in Vancouver. It's wonderful to see Canadians celebrate their patriotic colours of red and white.
Holi was celebrated on March 1 at University of the Fraser Valley in partnership with the Centre of Indo-Canadians Studies and Multicultural Department of Mission Community Services.
There was several activities organized for students and spectators.
The most important exercise was the colour throwing, which ran for about an hour.
Kusum Soni, co-ordinator of multicultural services in Mission, shared the values of this festival, saying "this is a festival to eliminate
discrimination and to build cross-cultural understanding through the simple game of throwing colours."
Keeping with the Olympic spirit I have dedicated a lot of my time to my personal health. Finding a fitness routine and an instructor is essential if you want to see gains. I have shed close to 30 pounds and many people have given me the ultimate blank stare.
Speaking with Sara Elias and Wendy Halliwell from Great West Fitness they both shared these inspiring words: "It is a place where anyone, of any fitness level, can meet new people and develop friendships.
Ken Herar is a columnist with the Abbotsford-Mission Times. Click HERE to contact him via email.
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