How to celebrate Holi safely in the year of pandemic

Stay safe this holi by keeping these things in mind.

Holi is around the corner and the pandemic has changed the way we used to celebrate festivals. Though many restrictions have lifted and people can attend parties and get-togethers, the fear of being infected with coronavirus is still prevalent.

It is important to stay safe while continuing to celebrate and for that, you can take care of a few things to make sure you and your family stay safe during these unprecedented times.

Read here to know how you can stay safe.

Get yourself tested

If you are hosting a big party for friends and family, make sure to get yourself tested for coronavirus so that others stay safe. You can also ask people invited to the party to get tested before attending.

Avoid touching faces

Holi can be celebrated using dry colors and you can apply a little color just to mark the occasion. This will help everyone in maintaining appropriate distance and to stay safe during the celebration.

Avoid bringing elders to crowded places

Make sure to keep elders and people with pre-existing health conditions away from the crowd. It is easy to come in contact with people carrying virus and that can be fatal for their health.

Host brunch instead of Holi party

Anothr way to make sure that you are staying safe is by opting for a different way of celebration. You can ask your close friends to join you for brunch and you can make delicious Holi special snacks and sweets at home.

Virtual celebrations

There are endless virtual platforms that allow you to send greetings and wishes to loved ones even if they are in different parts of the world. If you wish to skip the Holi celebration entirely, you can send wishes though e-cards and stay connected.

How are you planning to spend Holi this year?