![]() ![]() “With the combination of brick and mortar facilities and cutting-edge technology, we deliver more value, more quickly and with better prices.” “Balloons Everywhere is a recognized leader in the use of technology to provide superior category management for its customers,” Harry Palmer, President of Balloons Everywhere said. Offering thousands of colors and styles as well as superior customer service, the new Balloons Everywhere will continue to grow as an industry favorite and one of the world’s largest balloon companies. Balloons Everywhere is now the country’s leading wholesale distributor of the best foil and latex balloons in the world. The merger, which took place in early October, brought together the two companies that together have over 55 years of excellence in the balloon business. While it is often seen as a colorful festival, Sippy, the religion professor, says it “has often involved much more violent forms of letting loose.” She points to past incidents of sexual assault and harassment during Holi celebrations.Balloons Everywhere and Balloon Wholesalers International are very excited to announce a merger that has resulted in one of the world’s largest balloon companies, the new Balloons Everywhere. A controversial citizenship law invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has triggered nationwide protests and deadly clashes across the country.Īs a festival, Holi has always been about breaking boundaries. This year’s Holi festivities come in the wake of mounting religious tensions and some of the worst religious violence India has seen in years. It is not uncommon to see Hindus and Muslims open up their homes to each other for religious festivities. Holi and religious tensions in Indiaĭespite having roots in Hinduism, Holi has been celebrated across all religious communities in India. ![]() ![]() “In the current climate of deteriorating politics and divisiveness around the world, this is a breath of fresh air in comparison to all the name calling and hate exploding around us,” says Das, who is a follower of Hinduism, but does not have South Asian heritage. Caru Das, who organizes Holi festivals in the U.S., dismisses charges of cultural appropriation and says celebrations are instrumental in bringing people of different cultures together. Critics accuse organizers of co-opting the famous colored powder used in Holi, while ignoring the religious significance of the festival and turning it into just another raucous party.īut some argue that widening the appeal of Holi is good for cultural understanding. Many have complained about the gimmicky nature of some events and “color marathons” organized in the U.S. However, some commercial Holi events have faced criticism of cultural appropriation. “Celebrating as a community helps parents show their children what this festival stands for.” Jaiswal organizes a not-for-profit Holi event every year for London’s South Asian community, which features dance performances and short plays on the story behind Holi. “We want the future generation to be connected to the culture back home,” says Minal Jaiswal, who moved to London from Mumbai in 2003. As with Diwali, another Indian festival, communities with South Asian heritage living abroad often get together to celebrate Holi. ![]() Holi has become increasingly popular outside of India - in large part because of the millions of Indians and other South Asians living all over the world. Why has Holi become popular outside India? ![]()
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