Hundreds of revelers celebrated the Holi festival in Madrid on Saturday with a color powder “fight” and water splashing. /Chinanews Photo

The Holi festival, widely known as “the festival of colors,” originated in Nepal and India. /Chinanews Photo

In Hindu culture, the religious festival celebrates the arrival of spring. /Chinanews photo

In recent years, however, the festival of colors has been gaining popularity among Europeans and is celebrated in summer as well. /Chinanews Photo