AROUND THE WORLD THE EXCHANGE SPRING 2023 India March 8 Holi, the Festival of Colors, is an ancient Indian Ring tradition best known for the colorful powder called gula that fesitval goers throw at each other. During this outdoor celebration, people also light bonfires in and eat their fill of yummy sweets. Spring Iran Spring is celebrated as a time of rebirth and renewal around March 21 the world. Across cultures, people mark longer days and warmer While this festival is rooted in Iranian tradition, temperatures with bright colors and symbols from the natural world, like eggs and flowers. In fact, the commonalities of spring it has spread across Central Asian communites celebrations outweigh the differences, reminding us we’re all just around the world. Nowruz means “new day” in humans celebrating a change of seasons. While many of the Persian and kicks off a full month of bonfires, festivities are centered around the spring equinox — March 20 this music, dancing, and lots of food. year — there’s still plenty of time to mark the season in your own way. Here are some of our favorite celebrations to inspire you. 11