Pakistan, March 22 -- The Hindus of Pakistan celebrate the festival of Holi with the same enthusiasm as Indians, spreading messages of peace, love and happiness through vibrant and colourful revelry.

In the days leading up to the festival, the Hindu tribes of Cholistan play a game called "Khido" in the open desert.

It is believed that Parhlad-Bhagat (the saint associated with Holi) used to play this game in his childhood.

The game of khido can be played with two or more players in two teams. A 4 to 5 foot stick is placed on two stones or bricks.

The opponents try to hit the stick with a ball. If all the players fail to hit the stick, then players of defending team hit the ball with the stick, hurling it away.

As part of the preparati...