People gathered at Staining Village Hall on Sunday to celebrate Holi, known as the festival of colours.
Here are 21 great pictures from the celebrations:
9. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
The ancient legend tells how Krishna fell in love with Radha, but was concerned their difference in skin colour would keep them apart. After voicing his concerns, Krishna's mother encouraged him to smear a brightly coloured powder on Radha's face. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
10. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
The festival is typically marked with either family or community-based parties. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
11. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
Held on the last full-moon day of the lunar month, the festival sees people smearing bright colours on friends and family and offering prayers. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
12. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
There's no one sure story behind the colour-throwing. | Kelvin Lister-Stuttard