On the night before Holi, people build a giant bonfire and burn statues of Holika. This act is a symbol of the legendary fire that claimed her life. People sing and dance around the bonfire to celebrate the end of evil. On the next day, the wild festivities begin. People cover one another in brightly colored paint or powder, dance to music, and eat tasty snacks. There are many colors of powered dyes and colored water used at the festival, and each color has its own special meaning.
侯麗節的前一晚，人們會築起巨大的篝火並燃燒霍利卡的雕像。這項舉動象徵了傳說中奪走她性命的大火。人們圍著篝火唱歌跳舞來慶祝邪惡的終結。隔天，狂野的慶祝活動就開始了。人們互相塗上色彩鮮豔的顏料或粉末、隨著音樂起舞以及品嚐美味的點心。節慶現場會使用色彩斑斕的粉狀染料及水，每種顏色都有其特別的意義。
生活必備字詞：
claim vt. 奪去（性命）
cover A in B 用 B 覆蓋 A
dance to... 隨著……（音樂）起舞
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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見三月號。
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