Jerusalem and Mumbai come together for a first of its kind cultural event and will host artists of various styles for a day-long festival on February 16th. A gala inauguration event on the 15th Februrary will take place in the presence of Hon’ Minister of Culture of Maharashtra Amit Deshmukh and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion. The Municipality of Jerusalem in partnership with The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai and the Federation of India-Israel Chamber of Commerce will hold the first-ever ‘Jerusalem-Mumbai Festival’ on the 15th and 16th of February in Mumbai. The festival will take place on the lawns of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) Museum, on 16th February from 10 am to 10 pm.
The festival will be inaugurated by Hon’ Minister of Culture of Maharashtra, Amit Deshmukh and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion will connect the decision makers, members of the local cultural circles, academicians, friends of Israel and members of the Jewish community. The first ever ‘Jerusalem-Mumbai Festival’ will emphasise the special links between the two cities, each with its unique cultural traditions. The program will include artistic performances, musical bands and a video clip showcasing Jerusalem’s cultural scene, and much more. Jerusalem-Mumbai Festival’ creates a platform for future fruitful cooperation among artists, as well as in various potential fields, such as tourism, cinema, high-tech.
Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem said, “Jerusalem has become a lively international cultural centre and is a source of inspiration for creators and artists today as for centuries. The Jerusalem Mumbai Festival is an outcome of our city’s amazing cultural growth and a wonderful opportunity to let the Mumbai audience experience the authentic Jerusalem flavour.”
Gul Kripalani, President of FIIC said “The Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce is proud to have a major role in bringing to Mumbai a glimpse into the culture of a unique and ancient city, the city of Jerusalem. This historic cultural bond between the two cities which we are launching, will serve as a milestone in the ongoing relationship between our two cities and nations, and we are certain this event will be an inspiration to many.’’
“We’re very proud that Mumbai was chosen to host the ‘Jerusalem Days’ initiative”, summed Ya’akov Finkelstein, Consul General of Israel in Mumbai. “In the spirit of ‘Maharashtra pehla’, it is the first city in India and in fact, whole of Asia to celebrate this extravaganza of unique Israeli and Jerusalemite culture. From the ancient city and capital of Israel to the Maximum City and capital of Maharashtra, this festival is a demonstration
of the mutual appreciation and good relations between our two peoples and will help bringing us even closer”.
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