Colour-crazy day of fun at Carnival City

Colour in the Sun will bring together thousands of colour-crazy revellers for an afternoon of spectacular entertainment, sets by well-known DJs and tons of powder-infused fun.

Confirmed artists and DJs include Dj Zan D, Infinite Boys, Major League Dj’s, Dimplez, Sterra on Percussion, Shorts Da Deejay, and Morgan Beat Box.

More featured artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Celebrate National Reconciliation Day with awesome music, a super-charged vibe and loads of colour,” said Michelle Smith, marketing manager at Carnival City.

“Laugh, dance and play the day away in the spirit of togetherness for which this international festival is renowned.”

Colour in the Sun is a premier colour festival promoting unity and equality while celebrating youth, togetherness and fun.

This festival derives from an ancient Hindu festival celebrating springtime, love and, of course, colours.

It has recently spread from its origins in India and Nepal to parts of Europe as a non-religious day to reflect equality and togetherness.

Against a festive backdrop of song and dance participants play, chase and colour each other with bright, dry powders.

All colours consist of corn starch and an aromatic substance.

The colourants differentiate per colour.

Aromatic substances include lavender, lavender oil, sage, dill, two-undecanone, chamomile, rosemary, rosemary oil and acetic acid.

The colours are red, green, pink, orange, blue and yellow.