Thanks rawnak, for your appreciation. You are right rawnak, in parts of U.S. where there is chilling cold there is no question of playing holi in this holy cold! To further answer Nick's query - In U.S pockets where NRI Indians are present in sizable numbers (like in New York and California) holi celebrations is done in a big way. There are Holi parades and organized holi playing in parks and gardens. While holi celebrations are more of impromptu in India, out in the US celebrations among the Indians settled their are more organized and on bigger scale. Revelry and fun are same everywhere though. People in the U.S. use this festival to remain in touch with their cultural roots through these organized festival celebrations. Music programs and holi meets are the order of the day. This helps introduce children to the traditions and keep them rooted in Indian culture. There are instances where Bollywood actors take time out to celebrate Holi with the people of USA in form of dance performance, fashion shows and music concerts. Like wise holi is celebrated by Indians settled abroad in countries such as UK, South Africa, Mauritius, Bangladesh, Trinidad & Tobago amongst others. I hope Nick, you get a chance to be a part of this revelry and fun once......and you would never want to miss it again.