Attending Holi celebrations in Invercargill at the weekend are Southland women (from left) Sangeeta Devi, Susheela Sami and Shinal Deo. PHOTOS: LUISA GIRAO : Celebrating Holi in the South something special

Playing traditional music during Holi celebrations are Fijian-Indian nationals Avinesh Roy (left) and Rajnil Narayan. : Celebrating Holi in the South something special

Women and children from the Fijian-Indian community of Southland gather for Holi celebrations in Invercargill. : Celebrating Holi in the South something special

Celebrating their first Holi in Invercargill are (from left) Aditi Raj (4), Arohi Raj (7), Simran Chand (11) and Avni Narayan (7). : Celebrating Holi in the South something special

Fijian-Indian national and Southlander Sunil Sharma celebrates the Hindu festival of Holi. : Celebrating Holi in the South something special