On the night before Holi, people build a giant bonfire and burn statues of Holika. This act is a symbol of the legendary fire that claimed her life. People sing and dance around the bonfire to celebrate the end of evil. On the next day, the wild festivities begin. People cover one another in brightly colored paint or powder, dance to music, and eat tasty snacks. There are many colors of powered dyes and colored water used at the festival, and each color has its own special meaning.
侯丽节的前一晚，人们会筑起巨大的篝火并燃烧霍利卡的雕像。这项举动象征了传说中夺走她性命的大火。人们围著篝火唱歌跳舞来庆祝邪恶的终结。隔天，狂野的庆祝活动就开始了。人们互相涂上色彩鲜艳的颜料或粉末、随著音乐起舞以及品尝美味的点心。节庆现场会使用色彩斑斓的粉状染料及水，每种颜色都有其特别的意义。
生活必备字词：
claim vt. 夺去（性命）
cover A in B 用 B 覆盖 A
dance to... 随著……（音乐）起舞
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