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Festival Of Color Registration Closed

Registration is now closed. If you want to be included in waitlist please email us at

info@festivalofcolor.us

with your name, email, phone and time slot preference and we will get back to you if any openings.

Those who have already registered please check the email for the timings,  parking, color & food purchase etc. You can save time and get discount by purchase the colors online using the link shared in the email.

Morning Session Timings: March 23, 2024 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. You can arrive by 10am.

Afternoon SessionTimings: March 23, 2024 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. You can arrive by 2:15pm.

For any questions please call us at 425-200-4273 or email: info@festivalofcolor.us


Register


Festival Of Color Parking

Due to the exceptional demand we experienced last year, we strongly advise you to secure your parking spot in advance by using the following links.


Parking for 10:30am-1:30PM

Parking for 3PM-6PM

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About Festival Of Color

Festival of Color, Pacific Northwest’s largest color festival is back. This year’s event is back to its traditional location of Marymoor Park and will be on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:30 AM – 6.00 PM.

Festival of color, welcoming Spring, is the largest Festival of color/ Holi celebration in the Pacific Northwest with 10,000+ participants from the Eastside, Seattle, and beyond. The festival of color is organized by Northwest Share in partnership with King County’s Marymoor Park and Vedic Cultural Center, Sammamish, with the support of the City of Redmond ‘s Tourism Grant program.

The ancient festival of Holi (Festival of Color) is celebrated every year in India and has found a permanent home in Pacific Northwest as well. The Festival of Color frees all the inhibitions within people so they can relate to others with pure joy. It brings people together and creates a community of happy people. The highlight of the festival is the great fun of coloring while dancing and jumping blissfully with friends and newcomers. Enjoy colors, music, dance, fun, contests and tasty Indian food. The best and most joyful event for the complete family, suitable for all ages during a warm spring day.

Dates and Time:
March 23rd, Saturday, 2024 10:30AM to 6.00 PM
Venue: MARYBELLE MEADOW MARYMOOR PARK
17525 NE 65TH ST

Marymoor Park has limited parking lots, and the registration online is mandatory. Registration will open soon.

Where to Stay:

Redmond Hotels


REDMOND WA 98052


Greetings From State Governor Jay Inslee

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Greetings From United States Senator Maria Cantwell

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Greetings From Congresswoman Suzan DelBene

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Greetings From Bob Ferguson, Attorney General, Washington State

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Greetings From State Senator Manka Dhingra

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GREETINGS FROM King County Council

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Greetings From King County Executive Dow Constantine

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Greetings from King County Councilmember Sarah Perry


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It’s a cow’s life in Redmond at Goloka Farm

The revered animals live out their days in peace and pampering at this bovine sanctuary.

REDMOND, Wash. — Some of Harry Terhanian’s best friends are cows. The entrepreneur and philanthropist is the founder of the Goloka Cow Shelter, in Redmond and Arlington.

“We always treat them with love and devotion,” Terhanian said.

The farms are supported by Northwest Share, a nonprofit that lives its message of peace and respect for all living things, rooted in the Vedic culture of South Asia.

“Care, kindness, gentle nature,” said Latha Sambamurti, Artistic, Outreach and Development Director of NorthWest Share.

Terhanian explained, “When you protect the cow it renders prosperity and peace.”

On this farm, the nearly 30 cows are relaxed and friendly.

“They’re very docile,” Terhanian said.

Sambamurti added, “They appreciate love and affection.”

Families are welcome to visit by appointment.

“People can easily come, bring their kids, and associate with the cows,” Terhanain said.

Some of the residents are rescue animals.

“They also learn to trust humans.” Sambamurti said. “Even after they’ve been abused for a long time.”

None of these cows will ever be harmed.

“Cows symbolizes motherhood,” she said.

Their milk is considered a sacred gift.

“That’s a miracle,” Terhanian explained.

All of them have a safe and permanent place to call home.

“If you protect a cow it brings prosperity, happiness and peace in your life,” Terhanian said.


Cow Cuddling @ Goloka Farm, Redmond, WA:

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Cow Cuddling at Goloka Farm, Redmond, WA:

– *Individual Cost:* $25
– *Payment Method:* Zelle to 425-499-6408
– *Days/Weekends:* Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon to 4:00 pm in winter.
– *Prior Appointment Required for Cow Cuddling.*

Cow Caretaker:
– Janavathsala

*Starting Date:*
– 27th and 28th January

Activities:
1. *Cow Cuddling with RamDas (Miniature Cow Calf)*
– Experience the symbolism of motherhood, selfless love, and tranquility.
– Meet and cuddle Ramdas, the adorable baby miniature cow calf.

2. Feeding Cows and Goats:
– Organic bananas only, no labels, no plastic bags (use only paper bags).
– Feed under the supervision of the caretaker.

3. Bring Cow Calf Ramdas to Your Home:
– Foster prosperity and abundance in your home.
– Suggested donations apply.

4. Karma-Free Milk (Ahimsa Milk):
– Organic, free-range cow’s milk.

Contact for Questions:
– Harry Terhanian at 425-499-6408


Diwali – Lights Of India

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Armory stage performances schedule:

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Time : 12 Noon to 6.00 pm

Date : November  11th,  Saturday

Venue : Armory Stage, Seattle center

12.00  pm to 12.10 pm – Invocation  by Temple of Music

12. 15 pm  to 1.00 pm – Temple of Music: Youth Classical Violin Ensemble

1.05 pm to 1.50 pm – Nrityalaya School of Dance: Bharatanatyam

1.55 pm to 2.40 pm – Urvasi Dance Ensemble: Odissi

2.45 pm to 3.15 pm – Navrang : Folk Dances/ Live dhol / Dance workshop

3. 20  pm to 3.35 pm – Gopikas Cowherd Girls , VCC : Traditional dances

3.40 pm to 4.10 pm  – Angakala Kathak Academy: Kathak

4.15  pm to 4.45 pm – Aradhya Dance Academy: Kuchipudi

4.50 pm to 5.05 pm – Chennai Beats: Bollywood/ Tollywood /kollywood/ Dance and workshop

5 .10  pm to 5. 20 pm –  Aakriti Dance Academy : Bollywood dances

5.25 pm to 6.00 pm – STAR Kalaikuzhu: Folk dances/ martial arts of Tamilnadu/ India


Armory upstairs/ Lobby/ Lofts : Activities

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Visual Art Gallery / activities and Workshop :

1.  Armory Left Lobby : 12 .00 pm to 5.00  pm : Gallery and workshop:

Madhubani Painting ( Folk Art form from  Bihar, India ) by Deepti Agarwal / Deepti Designs Inc

2.    Loft 2 :  Visual Art Gallery with Video projection :  12.00 pm to 5.00 pm :

 The Collectables  – handmade by P. Pratitee Shah,  Concrete Artist.  Unique functional Art creations with cement.

3.  Loft 3 : 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm :

 Indian Puppet show/ workshop by Love to share Foundation America.

4. Loft 4  : 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm :

Yoga Workshop by Love to share Foundation America

5. East Balcony Right Side : 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm :

Kolam / Traditional Floor drawings / workshop by Love to share Foundation America


Greetings from WA State Governor

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Diwali Greetings from Honorable Washington state Governor Jay Inslee

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DIWALI GREETINGS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN PRAMILA JAYAPAL

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Diwali Greetings from Congresswoman Patty Murray

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Diwali Greetings from Congresswoman Suzan K. DelBene

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Diwali Greetings from State Senator Manka Dhingra

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Greetings from Member Of Congress Suzan K. DelBene

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One World One Seattle Festival


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One World One Seattle Festival – June 10th @ Westlake Park, Seattle

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VegFest – June 24th @ Redmond Downtown Park

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New Summer Event Celebrates Seattle’s Multicultural Community & Inspires Unity in Diversity
Saturday, June 10th, noon-6 p.m., Westlake Park, Seattle WA 98101

NorthWest Share presents the first-ever One World  One Seattle daylong multicultural festival to be held in downtown  Seattle’s Westlake Park, Saturday, June 10th from noon to 6 pm. Co-sponsored by the Seattle Office of Economic Development, the free and family-friendly festival features an exciting and diverse lineup of music and dance performances, dance workshops and interactive cultural activities.

The festival represents NorthWest Share’s mission to serve the community through arts and culture, multicultural traditions and creating prosperity through sharing. The nonprofit is known for its popular cultural events and festivals, including the Festival of Color, Diwali: Lights of India, Festival of Compassion and Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw Food Festival.

One World One Seattle festival will feature nine separate musical and dance performances by multicultural musicians and artists, dance workshops, hands-on activity booths, a vegetarian food truck, and many other exciting attractions.  Participants of the interactive booths will leave with free takeaways. Booths will include creating flower garlands, spice blends and geometric gummies.

The family friendly arts and cultural festival will have something for everyone.


Event Details

Who:

Organizer: Northwest Share

Co-Sponsor: Seattle Office of Economic Development

What: One World One Seattle

  • Nine musical and dance performances by multicultural groups (see list below)
  • A vegetarian food truck
  • Hands on activity booths with arts and crafts suitable for kids and adults
  • Many more exciting attractions

When: Saturday, June 10, 2023

Where: Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, Seattle WA 98101

Cost: FREE

Performance Schedule:

Noon – 12:15 p.m. – Northwest Kung Fu and Fitness / Lion Dance

12:20 – 12:45 p.m. – Inochi Taiko / Taiko drumming ensemble

12:50 – 1:35 p.m. – Herencias Mexicanas / Mexican folkloric dance group

1:40 – 2:10 p.m. – Huraiti Mana / Tahitian and Hula dance and workshop

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – Show Brazil / Brazilian traditional and contemporary music and dance

3:20 – 4:05 p.m. – La Clave Cubana Dance Studio / Afro-Caribbean roots of Latin salsa dance and workshop

4:10 – 4:25 p.m. – Beats of Redmond / Traditional drumming of India

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Massive Monkees / Hip Hop

5:05 – 6:00 p.m. – Analog Catalog / Classic rock/Beatles


Message from WA State Governor


Registration is closed.


Outside Colors are not allowed


Buy Colors Here


Marymoor park has limited Parking Lots.
Parking fee will be $10 per Car (charged by Marymoor Park)
We encourage visitors to walk, bike, carpool and get dropped off to attend the event

The Festival of Color is the biggest color festival in the northwest region. It is a free event but registration is mandatory. Outside colors and food are not allowed. You can buy colors, and food items online and save time at the festival. Please show us the proof of purchase at the festival and you can cut through the lines and get the items you purchased fast. Looking forward to providing you nice experience at the Festival Of Colors. See you all at Marymoor Park on March 18th.


Click Here to Register

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Creating prosperity through sharing is the motto of NorthWest Share, a 501(c)3 non profit organization that was founded in 1998 by our president, the motivating leader Harry Terhanian and run by 100% volunteers! NorthWest Share serves many communities all throughout WA state with their 2 vegetarian food trucks for many years with love, care, respect and compassion. NorthWest Share is the only organization that has a special permit for free vegetarian food truck in the entire Pacific Northwest.

NorthWest Share distributed gifts during this holiday time similar to last year to many kids in Redmond where they serve free health vegetarian feast to 100’s of people on all Thursdays, rain, snow or storm for many years especially during covid. Thanks to city of Redmond for helping us with the location to serve food.

Thanks to our dearest Redmond Kiwanis for their partnership and their generous donation for kid’s gifts in Redmond. Kids enjoyed receiving the gifts(Gift certificates, Children books and Goodness cookies). Goodness cookies are made by wonderful kids under the guidance of Harry Terhanian in our commercial kitchen and distributed with wisdom messages.
It’s always a joy to see the happy faces of especially children & parents!

Happy Holidays ! Stay safe !

NorthWest Share will be serving free food tomorrow, Saturday at Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma at 12 noon and will be distributing many gifts and toys to 100’s of kids in partnership with the Tacoma Kiwanis, Asia Pacific Cultural Center and World Vision.

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8TH ANNUAL DIWALI – LIGHTS OF INDIA

The 8th annual Diwali: Lights of India is organized by Northwest SHARE, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization run by 100% volunteers. Northwest Share promotes arts, culture. education, health and humanities.

Message from six prominent dignitaries Jay Inslee Governor of Washington, Pramila Jayapal United States Representative, Suzan DelBene United States Representative, Manka Dhingra Member of the Washington Senate, Vandana Slatter Washington State House of Representative, Robert Nellams Director of Seattle Center, Claudia Balducci Wasthington King County Council and Latha Pat Arts Director of Northwest Share


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