![]() I recall one class in college where I learned about cultural appropriation: the professor gave us the example of henna. As the festival occurs, the people and streets are delightfully colored to celebrate the end of the winter and the emergence of spring. It starts with a Holika bonfire the night before the actual festival, and then there is a free-for-all carnival of colors where people play, chase, and throw colored powders (often chalk or cornstarch) or water (think water balloon fight or water guns). Holi is a Hindu religous spring festival primarily observed in India and Nepal. Was I culturally experiencing Holi, or was it merely commodified? As I got to the race, however, I couldn’t help but think sociologically about the cultural appropriation (ironic, as the race was a week prior to Halloween) of the Hindu Festival of Colors, called Holi. I was excited to participate in this race especially because unlike other races that I’ve run, this seemed like I would enjoy myself in a cultural event that I’ve always wanted to experience. Recently, I ran a 5k called “ Color Me Rad” with a group of friends from my department as a chance to just enjoy the southwest Virginia fall and not work for once. (I’m second from the left in the top photo). To learn more about Color Me Rad, read our blog about it, "A RAD New Orlando Tradition.Photo of my Color Me RAD team before and after the race. The Color Me Rad 5K in Orlando will be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Colonial Drive, west of downtown. You can run with a team or run individually. Those under 18 must bring a waiver signed by a parents or guardian. It is important to pick up your packets (race bib, t-shirt, sunglasses, tattoo) prior to race morning because lines can get long.Īnyone can race, and racers 7 and under are free, but they must run with an adult. Packet Pick-up details will also be made available then. ![]() Info for race day will be available 2 weeks prior to the race. To allow as many people to participate as possible without overcrowding, participants can sign up for waves in 20-minute intervals between 8 a.m. ![]() They also work to inspire an attitude of dignity and love toward every member of the community, and encourage others to see the potential in every person. Here in Florida, they serve 23,387 athletes, with the help of 1,424 coaches and 17,359 volunteers. They are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities with 4.2 million athletes in 170 countries. ![]() The Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. This Color Me Rad 5K event in Orlando is benefiting the Special Olympics. With registration, color runners will receive a number, a pair of sunglasses, a Color Me Rad tattoo, t shirt, packaged color bombs, a Zumba warmup, and an all out color bombing. Racers can choose to run, walk, or jog the course - and even pause to battle it out with color bombs. Along with the run, participants can get messy by throwing and being hit with colored corn starch, leaving everyone splattered with bright colors. Color Me Rad 5K is a charitable and fun race that benefits non-profit organizations.
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