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Here's our collection of all the latest news and helpful guides from us here at Ministry of Colours. From our 'ultimate guide to Holi' through to the latest company updates.

4 Rangoli Art Ideas To Get Started
Rangoli art, with its vibrant colours and unique designs, has been an important part of Indian culture for centuries. Materials such as marble dust, coloured rice or rocks are used to create intricate and colourful Rangoli designs on the floor, typically during festi...
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My First Holi Festival
As a relatively uncultured Yorkshireman, I had no idea what to expect when I was stationed to work at the UK’s largest Holi Festival at Beaver Works in Leeds.
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What Is A Colour Run?
Taking inspiration from the ancient Hindu festival of Holi, a colour run is a fun run with a difference. Colour powder is thrown at passing runners from colour stations that are dotted along a course. Focusing more on creating memories than the time you get around th...
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Olympic Themed Colour Run Activities
Add the element of colour to your 2024 Olympic Games themed sports day!
The Olympics 2024 will be taking place in Paris between Friday 26th July and Sunday 11th August. There's plenty of ways to tie the leading international sporting event into colour themed sports d...
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UK Holi Events In 2024
It’s coming up to our favourite time of the year!
If you are looking forward to celebrating Holi but not sure of what events to attend, then this is the blog for you! Below, you can find a list for some of the best Holi events happening in 2024. We will keep updatin...
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How To Celebrate Holi Festival
The countdown to Holi Festival is getting closer and closer and we could not be more excited! We’ve been busy gearing up for Holi over at Ministry of Colours, making sure festivals and parties are stocked up with traditional colour powder and accessories for their ev...
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The History of Holi
Holi is one of the biggest and most vibrant festivals celebrated in India and across the world. Every spring, the Hindu festival brings people across the world together to celebrate the arrival of the new season.
But where did this festival originate, we hear you ask...
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Here's to 2024!
Well, what a year it has been. Lots of highs, as well as a few lows, but as we look back, it has been a great year overall with many more of our lovely customers having great fun and raising lots of money with our products.
We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and tha...
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What is Rangoli? The Ultimate Guide
Rangoli is a form of art that originated in India, consisting of bright, colourful patterns that are made using a variety of materials such as rocks, coloured rice and marble dust. But what are the origins of this art form and how is it created?
We’ve put together th...
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Festive Fundraising Ideas For Christmas
Halloween has been and gone and Bonfire Night has passed meaning we are well and truly into November and you know what that means… Christmas is almost here! Well okay, it’s 7 weeks away, but that’s close enough to start getting into the festive spirit! As Michael Bub...
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