The two-day spring colour festival in Erbil kicked off on Friday morning bringing in large crowds of locals and foreigners alike to join in on many activities, games, food, music and the colour festival
Many games and activities were available, including a playground especially for children. Shooting games, ball games, and darts attracted kids of all ages.
With a DJ playing music and live singers entertaining as well, hundreds of people were enjoying not only listening, but dancing as well.
People came from across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq and several expats living or visiting the Kurdistan also came to enjoy the festivities
Organizers said they are expecting at least 20,000 people over the course of the two-day event.