Oliver Dowden, MP for Hertsmere, initiated the countdown to the Holi Rang Utsav celebrations at Bushey Academy on Saturday 19th March.

Following the event, Oliver said: “This was a great celebration- colourful and full of fun, although very messy, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves. Throughout the festivities there is also the serious message of good triumphing over evil, the end of winter and arrival of spring.

“This was a fantastic event that the whole community came together to enjoy. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Hindu community a happy Holi. ”