Shalja Sharma (left) and Deepika Nandwana celebrate Holi in Raymond Park. About 100 people marked the Indian festival of spring and color at Evanston’s first Holi festival. They used powder to douse themselves—and others—in color. “I wanted to share this with all communities and give a place for people from India to celebrate so they wouldn’t feel lost,” said organizer Bindu Reddy. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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