TO THE EDITOR:
The Hindu Festival of Colors focuses on truth, brotherhood, the victory of good over evil … and illegal immigration in 21st-century America? Holi is a religious ceremony, celebrated throughout Hindu parts of the world for more than 2,000 years.
The celebration should not be twisted into a political agenda, such as embracing illegal aliens or supporting gay marriage. Not only does that disrespect the Hindu religion, but it also takes the fun out of UNC’s version of Holi. Friday will be my first participation in the Holi festival. I have been looking forward to this celebration of color, life and different cultures since I found out this existed at UNC. Now, thanks to Patel’s column, there is a dark, political cloud hanging over the festival. So much for the celebration of color. A religious celebration should remain a religious celebration. We cannot warp sacred ceremonies to fit our own political agenda.
Gay rights and illegal aliens are increasingly important topics, and they should be discussed. But there is an appropriate time and place for that. The Holi Moli festival is not that time nor place.
Gabby Migliara ’15
History
