Shannon Choden-Bhattarai, 2, applies Holi Festival paint on to her father Bikash Bhattarai at the celebration of the sprintime gathering organized by Ascentria Care Alliance of Concord at Keach Park Wednesday. The celebration comes during full moon of Spring and is a custom in both Indian and Nepal. (GEOFF FORSTER / Monitor staff)
Shannon Choden-Bhattarai, 2, applies Holi Festival paint on to her father Bikash Bhattarai at the celebration of the sprintime gathering organized by Ascentria Care Alliance of Concord at Keach Park Wednesday. The celebration comes during full moon of Spring and is a custom in both Indian and Nepal. (GEOFF FORSTER / Monitor staff) Credit: GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

A group of young and old came out to Keach Park in Concord Wednesday to celebrate the Holi Festival, tradition of honoring the Spring with bright colors during the full moon period at the end of Winter.