The first edition of Mumbai Festival to cherish spirit of inclusivity, unity of Mumbai city
The Hindu
The first edition of Mumbai Festival will be held from January 20 to 28, 2024, with a mission to showcase the city’s cultural kaleidoscope.
The first edition of Mumbai Festival will be held from January 20 to 28, 2024, with a mission to showcase the city’s cultural kaleidoscope. The theme, Everyone’s United, emphasises the inclusivity of Mumbai as the melting pot that welcomes and embraces everyone in the city of dreams, Sapno Ka Gateway. The festival will feature cultural and musical events, food festivals, and more.
The dates were announced at a press conference by Girish Mahajan, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, along with Anand Mahindra, Chairperson, Mumbai Festival Advisory Committee, and B. N. Patil, director, the Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra.
The Mumbai Festival logo and the theme Sapno ka Gateway were unveiled along with the theme song composed by Shamir Tandon. Choreographer and filmmaker Remo D’Souza performed to the song along with a group of dancers.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister 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, development and inclusiveness, and discover new opportunities and avenues in the industry.”
“Mumbai Festival 2024 is not just an event; it is poised to be one of the biggest annual festivals that India has ever witnessed,” he added.
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’, said Anand Mahindra. “Through the Mumbai Festival, everyone will witness the unique celebration through multiple events amalgamating art, culture, sports, fashion, and more. This festival promises unparalleled joy, making it the pinnacle of festivities for all revellers in attendance,” he added.
There will be cultural events, the Maha Mumbai Expo, cinema and beach festival, filmmaking competition, a start-up fest, among many others.
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