{"id":16423,"date":"2024-04-25T09:47:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T09:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.festivalsfromindia.com\/?p=16423"},"modified":"2024-04-30T07:37:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T07:37:01","slug":"a-letter-from-our-founder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.festivalsfromindia.com\/blog\/a-letter-from-our-founder\/","title":{"rendered":"A Letter From Our Founder","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear Festival Lover,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two incredible years have flown by since Festivals From India embarked on its mission to revolutionise the festival sector. In a world of highs and lows, we witnessed a remarkable surge, with 2023 boasting the highest number of online tickets ever sold in India! In this time, we have had lakhs of users on our platform, 25,000+<\/strong> followers across platforms and 265+<\/strong> festivals listed across 14<\/strong> genres<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to a powerhouse team of past and present champions whose dedication knows no bounds, we\u2019ve carved our mark on the cultural map. Dipti Rao, Amit Gurbaxani, Sitara Chowfla, Vidushi Bhatia, Kavya Iyer, Akshaya Pillai, Mahima Grover, Shuchita Pandey, Yadhukrishnan, Snehajaya Karanth, Chahak Agarwal, Alekha Ranjitsinh, Niharika Ghosh, Suruchi Pawar, Aatrayee Ghosh, Dharshana Balaji and Gargi Tupkar \u2013to each, we owe a debt of gratitude. Together with our esteemed partners like the British Council, led by the visionary Jonathan Kennedy, and supported by the dynamic duo of Rheanne D\u2019Souza and Sankalita Chakraborty, and alongside invaluable support from Jonathan Goodacre of the Audience Agency, and Ashish Solkani and Rajneesh Kashyap from NetBramha, we\u2019ve brought ideas to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s where the adventure truly begins. The upcoming year is poised for unprecedented growth and innovation in India\u2019s festival sector. Whether you\u2019re a festival maker, cultural professional, or avid audience member, here\u2019s how you can join the exhilarating journey with us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

List Your Festivals: <\/strong>\u00a0And recommend festivals to us that have not been listed. Keep us posted with new dates and the latest info. Let\u2019s spotlight your festival together!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partner with Us: <\/strong>Collaborate with Festivals From India to unlock new audiences and opportunities in 2024-25. Reach out to media@festivalsfromindia.com to explore partnership possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culture Con 2024: <\/strong>Get ready for a groundbreaking event in August 2024\u2014Culture Con is back! Connect with fellow professionals, explore career avenues, and ignite your passion for culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss out on the excitement\u2014follow us on social media and spread the word! Encourage your friends and peers to join our newsletter and be part of the festival revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for two unforgettable years of growth, discovery, and celebration. The best is yet to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With heartfelt thanks for being part of our journey,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rashmi Dhanwani
Founder-Director
Festivals From India


For more articles on festivals in India, check out our\u00a0Read<\/a>\u00a0section of this website.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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