The most extensive three-day rural entertainment witnessed 3.5+ Lac footfall, 230+ Stalls, 25+ activities, and 30+ entertainment activities entertaining locals and tourists from all over the country.
The 2024 edition of the Dahanu Festival, ‘Dahanu 2.0’, took place at the Sea View Park on Dahanu Beach from February 23rd to 25th. This three-day annual event was the biggest tourism attraction in the coastal Maharashtra region. The festival was free to attend and began with a grand inauguration attended by Corporators and important government officials. The Hindughosh Dhol Pathak provided a rousing start to the event with their electrifying beats during the opening ceremony on the 23rd of February.
Dahanu Festival 2.0 underscored the region’s excellent tourism potential and Dahanu’s emergence as an easily accessible yet peaceful beach holiday destination near Mumbai. The annual festival is organized collaboratively by the Government of Maharashtra, the local government bodies, and the Dahanu Municipal Council to promote local art culture and local entrepreneurship.
Speaking about this, Mr. Vaibhav Aware, Chief Officer of Dahanu Nagar Parishad, said, “Dahanu’s potential as a beach tourism destination is at par with the best locations in India. The Dahanu festival aims to promote our beach tourism infrastructure and invite visitors from all over India and abroad to come and explore local culture, art, and craft.
The fantastic response to this year’s Dahanu festival has been quite encouraging for us. We continuously focus on making our beautiful town a sought-after tourism destination, not just for the tourists from Mumbai or nearby areas of Gujarat, but for travelers from all over India and other countries.
Dahanu 2.0 offered diverse attractions, making it a truly enriching experience for attendees. Among its major highlights were engaging workshops on pottery and painting that offered an opportunity for artistic expression and skill development.
