After having witnessed an overwhelming response in the first season, Mumbai’s Ballard Estate Festival (MBEF) is back with a bang for its second edition which was launched on the 29th of October, 2016 with free entry to all. MBEF is arguably the biggest arts and cultural extravaganza ever witnessed by Mumbai, and it offers Mumbaikars a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the city they love in a whole new way.
The grand opening of MBEF was graced by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Smt. Valsa Nair-Singh, Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture, Government of Maharashtra and Mr.Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust at Ballard Estate.
Shubhra Bhardwaj, Founder and Creative Director of Ferriswheel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. says, “The Silent Open Air Cinema, more engaging Children’s activities, like zone, grooming for pets, art walk, art gallery, we also have a lot of interesting artist from all genres are coming and performing, film promotion we are expecting it will be happening here.The shift of mind set is that now, everyone says that our kids are constantly watching TV and nowhere to go, here you can bring your kids and do a walk around bring your pets or you can have your pets groom at pet zone and Kids can play around at kid zone and basically experience the best of it, Everything Live Entertainment Outdoor.”
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, says, “From the archaeology point of view, the building and everything looks really so great and the vibe here is so amazing. The festival is doing a great job by showcasing the country’s best which has generated a huge response from the people. My best wishes are with the event organisers and the people associated with the festival. I’m sure Mumbaikars will definitely support it make this festival a grand success.”
Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, the Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust says, “The difference from last year is that this time the entry is free for Mumbaikars. As the fees will be only for specialised concept, the art is beautiful and activities is new and if Mumbaikar will come, they can participate in this activities. Shubhra is very enthusiastic and we are looking forward to her creating almost Munich here. I’m sure the people will co-relate the art form here.”
Mumbai’s Ballard Estate Festival season 2 brings new reasons to cruise through the festival Of Ballard Estate for Unique, exciting, dynamic experiences across the 8 Signature weekends, from October to May.
The Opening signature weekend had something for everyone; from the silent cinema to Segway rides, Origamy workshop, Special performances by Arjun Kanungo, Shibani Kashyap, Anmoll Mallik, dedicated zones for pets, children, health & wellness, a lot of engaging touch points, etc.
Due to the impressive response, the coming signature weekend will have extended festival hours (till 2am), along with a bar area.
Highlights of the festival (29th of October):
Elements of the Festival:
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