Yesterday marked the colorful, joyous and somewhat messy Hindu celebration Phagwah (also known as Holi). And there's a damn good reason why it's known as a 'festival of colors,' as you can see in the gorgeous portraits of many of the revelers in Richmond Hill, Queens. Check out the photos taken by Tom Giebel above, then look at more portraits here.
The celebration occurs every Spring on the Sunday after the first full moon of the Hindu calendar—kids and families are encouraged to 'color' one another with dye (abrac) and powder to signify the end of winter. You can check out a few videos from yesterday's festivities below.
