TEXT: In association with the Children's Advocacy Network, the Cenla India Association hosted the eighth annual Holi-Fest 2019 - the Festival of Colors - in downtown Alexandria near Tamp & Grind Coffee House on 4th Street on Saturday, April 27, 2019. A 4K run and walk were also held. Plate lunches of Indian cuisine were also sold. Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocacy Network which has the goal that every child lives in a safe, permanent home, free of abuse and neglect. The event, in which participants toss powdered color at each other, has become one of Alexandria's popularÊevents.Holi-Fest originated in Northern India about 3,000 years ago as a celebration to welcome the spring. Festival-goers toss powdered colors at each other as they celebrate.