February is the time to be in Mumbai, thanks to the annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF). Touted as the biggest cultural street festival, KGAF is all set to celebrate two decades of art and culture, across various forms and communities including design, cinema, theatre, dance, literature and much more. The nine-day event is a treat of installations, artworks, craft exhibition, literature, culinary workshops, children’s activities, theatre, dance shows, and music performances. The year 2019 also marks 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth, and the festival will pay its respects to his philosophy and contribution to the nation as well. In 2019, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival begins on February 2 and ends on February 10. The arts festival is spread across a number of locations in and around the vibrant Kala Ghoda district.
Kala Ghoda Area Map
Image Source: Kala Ghoda Association
The Kala Ghoda area is a hub for museums, art galleries, lecture halls, convocation halls, educational institutions, boutiques, and restaurants, and has the finest array of heritage buildings in the city. Over the years, the area has emerged as an important art and cultural center, thronged by visitors and tourists from across the globe. The funds from the festival are also used to physically improve the area, restoring buildings and facades, installing people-friendly street furniture and improving the amenities.
Kala Ghoda Food Places
Image Source: Kala Ghoda Association
To celebrate 20 years of the festival, the participating restaurants have put together a special menu called ‘Flavours of Kala Ghoda’ to showcase dishes curated for the nine-day festival. Each menu served at the restaurant will have a lot more than just the regular fare. While you visit the festival, make sure you visit these restaurants to sample their menu. To make it easier for you here’s a foodie map to help you pick the places.