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‘Mumbai Festival 2024’ is gearing up to be a celebration of unity, culture

Mumbai: The much-anticipated ‘Mumbai Festival 2024’ is gearing up to celebrate unity, culture, and diversity with the strategic collaborations of two prestigious events – the Mumbai Marathon and Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. The directorate of tourism, Government of Maharashtra, proudly announce these partnerships, elevating the festival to new heights and ensuring a cultural extravaganza like never before.

The Mumbai Festival also welcomed Happy Streets; Yoga By The Bay; and Aarogyam Kidzathon onboard which are set to be integral parts of the festival as collaborative events. Besides this, one of the partners will be co – curating an exhibition on the memories of Mumbai seen through the lens of photographers over the years.

The Mumbai Festival 2024, scheduled from January 20 to 28 January 2024, is set to captivate the heart of Mumbai with a blend of festivities by strategic partnerships with the Mumbai Marathon and Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. These collaborations bring together the spirit of athleticism and the vibrancy of the arts, promising a good experience for Mumbaikars and visitors alike. Department of tourism has entrusted Wizcraft Entertainment Agency pvt ltd. to conceptualise and manage the Mumbai festival.

Speaking on this occasion, Government of Maharashtra, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism Shri Girish Mahajan said, “Mumbai Festival 2024 is being organised by the Government of Maharashtra, to celebrate different facets of Mumbai. The festival brings together a set of experiences and initiatives that highlight the Mumbaikars’ spirit and the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage.”

“The festival aims to boost tourism, cultivate development and inclusiveness, and discover new opportunities and avenues in the industry. Mumbai Festival 2024 isn’t just an event; it’s a transformative experience, poised to be one of the biggest annual festivals that India has ever witnessed. We urge everyone to join as this festival is a tribute to Mumbai capturing the essence of Mumbaikars’ indomitable spirit, delving into its rich historical heritage and embraces every facet that defines this dynamic city”, He added.

Mumbai Festival Advisory Committee chairperson Anand Mahindra highlighted, “Mumbai Festival 2024 is envisaged to be an extravagant festivity that emphasises immersive experiences, highlights the essence of Mumbai, and will bring people together, as our theme rightly highlights ‘Everyone’s Invited.’ Through the Mumbai Festival, everyone will witness the unique celebration through multiple events amalgamating art, culture, sports, fashion, and more. This festival isn’t just an event; it promises unparalleled joy, making it the pinnacle of festivities for all revelers in attendance.”

As a cornerstone of fitness and community engagement, the Mumbai Marathon perfectly aligns with the theme of ‘Everyone’s Invited’ at the Mumbai Festival 2024. A synonymous name in Mumbai’s cultural landscape, the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival will contribute its artistic charm to the Mumbai Festival 2024.

In addition to the Mumbai Marathon and Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, the Mumbai Festival 2024 features an array of activities including cultural events, a Music Fest, Maha Mumbai Expo, Cinema and Beach Fests, a Movie competition, Cricket Clinic, Start-up fest, and more. Distinctive collaborations like “Mumbai Walks” and the SHOP & WIN Festival add unique elements, honouring Mumbai’s unsung heroes and offering exciting prizes.

December 15, 2023
ZeeQ ties up with KGAF 2015 for Children’s Festival

MUMBAI: Taking forward its motto of ‘Mind-full Masti’, ZeeQ has tied up with the 16th edition of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF). The channel is the sponsor for the Children’s segment of KGAF 2015.

The festival kick-started from 7 February and will be on till 15 February in Mumbai. The nine day festival will see many workshops that will take kids to many different fun zones.

Out of the events happening is a special workshop by skilled toy maker Lalon will take place on 12 February from 3 to 4 pm at the Museum Gardens. Lalon is an NID graduate and also the host of ZeeQ’s new upcoming show The Art Room, which launches on 13 April, 2015.

The workshop will focus on handmade toys made using materials like bamboo, wood, terracotta etc. There will also be a fun filled treasure hunt designed for children between the age group of 9-13 years, where they will discover interesting facts about Mumbai city, its history, culture, governance and its people.

The spot registrations for the Children’s Treasure Hunt will start at Horniman Circle, on 15 February at 10:30 am and each team will comprise one parent and one child.

The channel also presents ‘The Genius of the Day’ wherein during these nine days, ZeeQ will select one ‘genius’ each day who shows exemplary talent at the workshops, ranging from art, storytelling, baking to Zumba.

ZeeQ brand and communications head Ashwin Sashital believes that the festival is a great opportunity to engage with the young minds and share with them India’s rich and beautiful cultural heritage along with some fun and exciting games. “ZeeQ is happy to be associated with the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, 2015 as we saw a good synergy with the brand. We look forward to taking this association with KGAF to greater heights in the future and hope it gets bigger and better,” he said.

February 9, 2015
Sony DADC to screen popular movies at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

NEW DELHI: ‘Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC’, one of the leading home entertainment content provider in India in association with the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2014 is screening a line-up of critically acclaimed movies from its catalogue as a part of the festival’s movie screening segment.

Sony DADC will launch the critics’ favourite and Oscar nominated movie – Captain Phillips on home video in high definition on the Blu-ray format. The movie has been nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture and Barkhad Abdi has been nominated for Best Actor in Supporting Role.

Popular animation movies like Smurfs, Arthur Christmas and Hotel Transylvania will be screened at the festival. Nature documentary films to be screened include informative films like Secrets of Wild India, Crimson Wings, African Cats and Chimpanzee. The movies will be showcased as part of The Wild Child screenings which is a special segment for children’s movies at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2014.

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival that witnesses Indian as well as international audiences commenced today and will conclude on 9 February.

Home Entertainment Services by Sony DADC Business Head Rajat Kakar said, “The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is thronged by art lovers and people who appreciate cinema. It is a perfect platform for us to screen our movies on the Blu-ray format for the audiences to experience high quality viewing of our films on home video format.”

The screenings are being held at the Coomaraswamy Hall and the Bombay Natural History Society.

February 1, 2014