With programming helmed by Love Your Parks (LYP) Mumbai and Little Big City, the festival includes a smorgasbord of events ranging from Kathak, Capoeira, and Sufi dance recitals to choral performances and film screenings. The local community and ALMs have played a key role in helping facilitate these activities. "To keep this space locked up was not a good idea. It had to be given back to the people of Mumbai. There is a ramp constructed for the specially-abled. There are also a lot of bad memories associated with this place. So, we wanted to create new, good ones," says Anca Abraham of AJA and LYP Mumbai.

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Abraham explains that the aesthetic goal was to make maximum use of space. It had to foster community events but also remain accessible. "For a greater footfall, the lighting needed work. We've also announced an open call for artists to make murals," she says. And isn't it the season to be jolly, anyway?

The proposed plan of a multi-use public space

On December 14 to January 12, 4 pm to 7 pm (Saturday); 10 am to 12 pm (Sunday)
At St Stephen's Steps, near Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra West.
Email ststephenssteps@gmail.com

The derelict, narrow staircase before the transformation

Anca Abraham

The Guide picks

Weekend 1
December 14 and 15
Catch a photo exhibition of St Stephen's Steps revamp and attend a choral performance by #SingForYourParks Choir.

Weekend 2
December 21 and 22
Indulge in some yoga and zumba, and check out a Christmas tree installation.

Weekend 3
December 28 and 29
Listen to the tunes of the KOKOMO choir and sign up for kangatraining, too.

Weekend 4
January 4 and 5
Check out an exhibition featuring the photographs of Manobina Roy, and a historical cycle ride with the Bicycle Mayor of Mumbai, Firoza Suresh and the Smart Commute Foundation.

Weekend 5
January 11 and 12
Engage with other bookworms in a book swap event and catch a dance recital.

Free
On December 14 to January 12, 4 pm to 7 pm (Saturday); 10 am to 12 pm (Sunday) 
At St Stephen’s Steps, near Mount Mary Basilica, Bandra West.
Email ststephenssteps@gmail.com

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