Colour in the Sun heads to Carnival City

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.

Festival origins

Colour in the Sun promotes 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, 2-undecanone, chamomile, rosemary, rosemary oil and acetic acid. The colours are red, green, pink, orange, blue and yellow.

Ticket details

Tickets are on sale at www.ticketpros.co.za, with early bird discounts. Tickets cost R110 until 21 November, R165 until 5 December and R210 thereafter. VIP tickets cost R450. Extra powder bags can be bought on the day at R20 each.