Humans of Bombay (HOB), launches the debut edition of the Bombay Storytelling Festival (BSF), in a bid to bring and share diverse human stories with a wider audience in an experiential format. An all-new offline venture by HOB, the festival promises to be a celebration of the undaunted human spirit and the power of community. It will offer the audience a chance to experience the heartfelt stories they read and love online, outside the digital realm, for the first time ever at Bayview Lawns in Mumbai on 28 October 2023.
The festival seeks to celebrate people across demographics, not only through these multifaceted stories, but also via immersive experiences like The Storyteller’s Stage, Human Library, Panel Discussions, Open Mic, etc. This experience will be elevated through a live band and music alongside larger-than-life art installations.
Furthermore, BSF will be sustainable, and host food stalls and other booths dedicated to small business owners and new voices in the space, thereby realising its vision to uplift them. Attendees can indulge in delicacies that will make their taste buds travel, giving them a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Karishma Mehta, Founder, Humans of Bombay said, “Today’s world is fast-paced – everything can change in the blink of an eye, and most of us have the attention span of a goldfish. However, if there is one thing that has the power to bind us humans together, it is stories. And so, we decided to dedicate a day to celebrate these stories of love, hope, faith and courage with the Bombay Storytelling Festival.”
She further added, “The authenticity of HOB’s stories has always hit the right chord with the community, leaving them with a smile or maybe a tear but always with a sense of belonging. And with BSF, we intend to do just that, but on a wider scale. The festival will be an inclusive event and see no divide in terms of gender, caste, creed, race, sexuality or ability — everybody belongs here, and everybody can tell their stories no-holds-barred.”
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