As the winter months are the most pleasant in Mumbai it may be the ideal weather to head out in the sun. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai. Started by the Kala Ghoda Association, the festival, a melting pot of cultural experiences, celebrates its 20th edition this year.
From art in every form, heritage walks, and cinema to live performances, children’s activities, literature, and stand-up comedy, there is a little something for everybody here. Our tip: Make sure to choose a time that’s not peak hour to wholly enjoy the variety the festival offers.
This was the first time I have visited Kala Ghoda art festival it was amazing to see such creative things by all the creators, every art was wonderful and well crafted. KGAF is one of the biggest art and cultural festival in the world with over 500 events spread over 9 days the Kala Ghoda art festival attracts large crowds this year KGAF has completed its 20 years, here are some reasons to go to Kala Ghoda art festival
7 Reason to visit Kala Ghoda art festival
- Art
The visual art at Kala Ghoda art festival 2020 array of visual art installations that are inspiring and gaze worthy, both at the same once. While most of us struggle to know what lies between the lines, the rest of us just wonder about the creative mindsets that spawned such miraculous ideas. At the 2020 Kala Ghoda Festival, there are 36 Heritage Walk Events. From scrap to sculptured masterpieces, these would make you stop, think, smile and appreciate the efforts put behind. personally I liked one of the exhibits is an ambassador car covered in denim called ‘Genes of khadi’. celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
2. Theatre
You can witness theatre enthusiasts presenting interesting regional theatre dramas to showcase the journey of the art. Kala Ghoda Festival 2020 has 25 plays in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati staged at Horniman Circle Gardens and National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Plays are popular at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival and audiences usually start queuing one hour before the start of the play.
3. Standup comedy
Laughter is the best medicine! And what better an opportunity to tickle your funny bone than the amazing Kala Ghoda Festival The Kala Ghoda admires and appreciates all sorts of art forms and stand up comedy stands no exception to it. So that when you’re done soaking in all the inspiration speckled across, you get to the best of comedy and scores of laughter.
4. Dance
Kala Ghoda Festival 2020 has 36 Dance Events. These events cover a wide spectrum of Indian (Classical and Contemporary) and International Dance Forms. Another way to put across your thoughts to the world around us is dancing and grooving to the tunes of the world
5. Music and Movies
Old Hindi music, jazz or hip hop and more, you can experience it all at the Kala Ghoda Festival Events include concerts in Indian Classical, Indi Pop, Indian Fusion, Sufi, Jazz, English Classical, Percussions and Pop. Kala Ghoda Music events are held at Cross Maidan. There is one event at NGMA. The Kala Ghoda movie festival brings to you one of the best ensembles ever. From Bollywood delights to directors cut choices and critically acclaimed masterpieces, you would be spoilt for choice over here. And just about everything is a worthy act in itself.
6. Food
The Kala Ghoda brings to you some of the finest delectables from the city and beyond. When you’re done admiring the world around, turn to the aromatic food available here. A fest without food is like Pizza without Cheese! The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival has more than just food for you. It has food sessions and demos from chefs that make your food even more interesting. You can participate in workshops dedicated to understanding spices or learning how to make nutritious meals anytime and anywhere.
7. Literature
Literature Events at the 2020 Kala Ghoda Festival include book launches, meeting with authors, discussions, conversations, poetry sessions and more. There are 62 Literature events in English, Marathi, and Gujarati. All Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Literature events are held in the garden of David Sassoon Library (DSL) The all-inclusive collection of books and mindful ideologies will make you think above your horizon, for inner peace and happiness around you. Being a bibliophile and not being a part of this is absolutely a waste of your life.
So what are you waiting for? will you be visiting free of cost Kala Ghoda art festival next year Did you attend Kala Ghoda this year? If yes, what did you think of it?
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