St Stephen’s Steps at Bandra recently lit up with performances from artistes across the city. The festival included an art and pet corner, a poetry workshop, street plays, song and dance performances and a fashion show.

Neha Aurora, who runs a pop-up children’s library said, “Children from diverse backgrounds, languages, ages and interests assembled on our mats to read, to recommend, to share stories and simply laugh with one another.” Sameer Ansari, in charge of the roller sports area, said, “Unlike team sports, it allows for free-form, self-directed practice in various environments. It also fosters a strong sense of community, with skaters supporting each
other’s growth.”
‘I have always been interested in both film and fashion’
Filmmaker and designer Joy Bimal Roy, presented a fashion show on upcycled saris and sustainable fashion. He said, “I have always been interested in both film and fashion. I think they are connected. My father Bimal Roy was very stylish, he dressed in monochrome blacks, whites, greys and browns. The models fell into place, they are all my friends, some of whom have modelled for me before, and one complete stranger I had seen at the Saraswati Puja in Bandra and asked casually whether she would model for me. My two nieces walked too, so I just drew on my goodwill.”

Performing Lindy Hop at an outdoor venue is always great because of the large dance floor and having a live audience is a nice bonus because of the energy
– Samuel Ribeiro, founder of a dance school