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'''Worldfest India''' is [[Ferris wheel|Ferriswheel]]'s annual international performing arts festival. Ferriswheel states that it attempts to "bring the world together in one place".

The festival provides an experiential zone teeming with art and culture, food, handicrafts.

Worldfest has had two editions in the years 2011 and 2012 where countries like [[Turkey]], [[Poland]], [[Spain]], [[Malaysia]], [[Japan]], [[Serbia]], [[Romania]], [[Italy]] & [[Sri Lanka|Sri –Lanka]] participated and hosted over 75,000 people.

==2011==

As IIT Bombay's annual cultural festival, Mood Indigo attracts massive crowds; over 75,000 students from 500 colleges across the country. Mood Indigo is Asia's largest college festival. Ferris Wheel took it to the next level. Mood Indigo went international with Worldfest 2011. Ferris Wheel brought young folk dance groups from [[Spain]], [[Turkey]], [[Poland]] and [[Indonesia]] to share their country's rich cultural heritage. IOV Indonesia Youth performed dances inspired by nature and wildlife, rituals and harvest and farming lore, using authentic costumes and props. Spain's world-renowned group ballet ‘Ara de Madrid’, previously performed in over 25 countries, showcased the hidden traditions and customs of Spain, inspired by the art and colours of the country. The Student's Folk Ensemble "Katowice’’ of the [[University of Silesia in Katowice|University Silesia]], Poland, presented songs and dances of [[Upper Silesia]], the [[Beskids|Beskidy Mountains]] and [[Żywiec|Zywiec]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eventfaqs.com/eventfaqs/wcms/en/home/news/Mood-Indigo-Worldfest-debuts-w-1323885853418.html|title=EVENTFAQS - Mood Indigo Worldfest debuts with international flavour|publisher=|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>

Internationally acclaimed ‘Kleurrijke Dans’, an authentic Turkish dance group based in the [[Netherlands]], highlighted Turkey's diverse culture with various Turkish dance traditions.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.folkdance.tk/international-youth-folkdance-festival-mood-indigo-worldfest-2011-india.html# |title=Archived copy |access-date=17 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924014214/http://www.folkdance.tk/international-youth-folkdance-festival-mood-indigo-worldfest-2011-india.html# |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

These international groups conducted workshops to facilitate [[Cultural diplomacy|cultural exchange]]. They connected with India by discovering [[Mumbai]] through meticulously planned sightseeing tours, parties and forays into the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twenty19.com/opportunities/organiser/iit-bombay/mood-indigo-2011|title=Mood Indigo 2011|publisher=|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>

Mr. Vivek Oberoi championed Worldfest 2011 with its core message "Today’s friendship for Tomorrow’s peace". The ideal brand ambassador, straddling not only the world of [[Bollywood]], but especially lauded for his hands-on intervention in a myriad social causes – from helping rebuild a tsunami-ravaged village, and the [[World Health Organization|World Health Organization's]] anti-tobacco spokesperson, to his involvement with several charities in [[Chennai]] and [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coolage.in/2013/01/03/mood-indigo-worldfest-a-cultural-extravaganza/|title=WELCOME TO AOL|work=Home Page-AOL India|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>

==2012==

In its second consecutive year, Worldfest was a huge success and received rave reviews both in print and television media. Ferriswheel brought together young folkdance groups from an even greater range of countries: [[Italy]], [[Serbia]], [[Japan]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Romania]]. Italy's ‘Sbandieratori dei Rioni di Cori’ practise the ancient art of [[flag throwing]], and tosses beautifully-coloured flags with deceptive ease. The group's extensive experience and performances has earned them international acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaiblogs.in/2014/06/ferriswheel-entertainment-worldfest-international-performing-arts-festival-2012/|title=Ferriswheel Entertainment - Worldfest (International Performing Arts Festival) 2012 - Mumbaiblogs.in|work=Mumbaiblogs.in|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>

‘Simyonov’ from Serbia, represented the richness of [[Serbian folklore]] with [[classical ballet]] at its base, and a style that was bold, powerful and displayed staggering athleticism. The ‘Taiko Drum Club Fukui Norin High School’ from Japan brought alive this ancient Japanese form of percussion using large drums with complex choreographed movement reminiscent of Japanese martial arts. Sri Lanka's Ranranga Dance Academy captivated with their performance, and are members of the International Dance Council (CID -UNESCO) for the contribution and promotion of folk art. The ‘Doinita’ folk ensemble belongs to the House of Culture of Students from [[Bucharest]], [[Romania]]. Their repertoire included dances from all the regions in Romania.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.calameo.com/books/0019368192dbf699d3727|title=Calaméo - The Opening Ceremony of Mood Indigo Worldfest 2012 (International Youth Folkdance Festival)|work=calameo.com|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>

These international groups conducted workshops to facilitate cultural exchange. This year, there were workshops, visits to the [[Elephanta Caves|Elephanta caves]], a Grand Carnival, a Night Arena, heritage walks, handicrafts on display, and even a tree planting drive.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/IIT-Bombays-2012-festival-to-be-an-international-affair/articleshow/16945313.cms|title=IIT-Bombay’s 2012 festival to be an international affair|work=The Times of India|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref>

Vivek Oberoi extended his support as brand ambassador for the second year running.

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{Facebook|worldfestindia}}
* {{Twitter}}

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[[Category:2011 establishments in Maharashtra]]
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[[Category:Culture of Mumbai]]
[[Category:2014 festivals]]
[[Category:Festivals established in 2011]]
[[Category:Arts festivals in India]]

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