Emirates wishes passengers "Holi Hai" with sweet treats
Emirates will serve Kesar Gujiya onboard for Holi
On March 13 and 14, Emirates will be celebrating the most colourful festival in the world to wish passengers a happy Holi onboard select flights to India with refreshing Thandai drinks and sweet Holi treats.
Emirates’ passengers travelling to and from seven destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, can enjoy the Indian sweet Kesar Gujiya, alongside their meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The deep-fried dumpling stuffed with solidified milk and dried fruits will be served in a specially designed box, reminiscent of the colourful festival of Holi. On March 14, First and Business Class passengers will be warmly welcomed with cold Thandai – a festive drink made from milk and nuts, flavoured with fragrant saffron and rose petals.
Travellers can get into the holiday spirit with up to 180 Indian movies including new titles, classic Bollywood and regional Indian movies. Movies include new hits like Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Patna Shuklla, Shaitaan and many more. There is also a special collection of Yash Raj Films, Bollywood’s “father of romance.” Passengers can also watch a variety of Indian TV shows, plus more than 40 albums and playlists of Indian music including the latest Spotify playlists Desi Hits, Desi Pop and Desi Hip Hop Mixtape.
Emirates' celebration of Holi underscores the airline's enduring connection with India, spanning 38 years of shared history and cultural affinity.
