When Mumbai was compelled to shutter in March 2020, we realised how much we’ve taken the little things in the city for granted. Late-night strolls and ice-cream at Marine Drive, vada pav at Churchgate station, idli-vada from the cycle vendors at BKC, street-shopping at the Causeway - the list can go on. While we were cooped up at home missing these experiences, the vendors, artistes, craftsmen and hotel owners, who make Mumbai what it is, were struggling to stay afloat. But, with the city unlocking in several phases and Mumbaikars adapting to the new normal, content curation venture Things2do and Maharashtra Tourism are kick-starting The Mumbai Festival from January 25.

Yash Rathi and Rahul Agrawal