Colour Blast ’26 Holi Festival Unites Over 200 Undergraduates at University of Kelaniya

The Fundraising Unit of the ZeroPlastic Movement, University of Kelaniya, organized Colour Blast ’26 Holi Festival, an event that brought together more than 200 undergraduates for a Holi-themed celebration. The project combined cultural festivities with efforts to raise awareness about the ZeroPlastic Movement and its sustainability initiatives.

The event was organized to promote unity, friendship, and cultural harmony among university undergraduates. Alongside its celebratory purpose, Colour Blast ’26 served as a platform to increase visibility for the ZeroPlastic Movement and communicate its environmental objectives to a wider university audience.

The festival featured a range of Holi-themed activities, music, DJ performances, and interactive entertainment. Participants took part in the colour-themed celebrations, which created a lively and social atmosphere on campus. The organizing committee coordinated the event’s logistics, promotion, and management to ensure the day ran smoothly for all attendees.

More than 200 undergraduates participated in the event, contributing to a strong turnout that reflected broad interest across the university community. The Fundraising Unit used the occasion to engage young volunteers and participants with the goals of the ZeroPlastic Movement, connecting a popular cultural celebration with the organization’s environmental message.

The event provided the ZeroPlastic Movement with an opportunity to reach a large group of university participants in an informal and accessible setting. By linking a well-attended social event to its awareness efforts, the Fundraising Unit was able to introduce the movement’s work to undergraduates who may not have previously been involved in its activities. The project also offered valuable organizational experience for the committee members, who navigated challenges including examination schedules, university vacation periods, and adverse weather conditions during the planning and execution stage…

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