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Mumbai is pretty much like a 21st century girl- it is fast and easygoing. So, when you are in this city, you can let your legs explore the various nooks and corners to soak in the local culture and to chomp on to the road food which Mumbai can so copiously offer. With amusement parks, temples, mosques and beaches, Mumbai is definitely versatile and lives up to the expectation of a random traveler. It is also a city which respects its art and does not shy away from promoting unknown faces and encouraging budding talents. The Kala Ghoda Festival is one such evidence of Mumbai’s love for art. It is a festival which runs for 9 days towards the earlier part of the year (during January or February) and is run by the Kala Ghoda Association, a non-profit organization which seeks to reprise and maintain heritage art of Mumbai. The festival kicked off in the year 1999 and has picked up momentum and popularity over the years. It is now supported by many known faces and a number of bloggers are voicing their support for the event. There are corporate firms that are coming forward generously, thereby putting an end to the funding problem. The festival is held at various venues including Jehangir Art Gallery which is amongst the best places to visit in Mumbai. Other top venues where the event leaves its footmark are National Gallery of Modern Art, Max Mueller Bhavan, David Sassoon Library, Elphinstone College and a few others. The emphasis is on promotion of local art and culture of multiple genres. Music, dance forms and theatrical plays are integral to the event. Visual Arts section allows artists from various parts of the country to exhibit their skills. The Film Section is meant to give a boost to young students and budding film-makers to showcase their creativity. The Food Art section is a treat for a homemaker since many known and unknown chefs don the apron and cook up some great recipes. The section is deliciously enlightening and amusingly informative. Then there is the Childrens Section which involves the participation of kids who get to attend workshops and learn new crafts. Right from photography to dance to music to food, the festival imbues almost every aspect of art and culture. The Kala Ghoda Festival is a visual treat for some, a memorable evening for others, and a life-changing platform for a few. With cheap tour packages, you can now fly off to Mumbai and easily be a part of this event. It is a festival which needs your presence. The entry fee is nil. Author Manya Singh is a traveller and adventure seeker and loving her work roam around a number of travel destinations around the world. Currently she is writing about cheap tour packages at WeAreHolidays.
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