Racecourse to host organic food bazaar - By Bella Jaisinghani I TNN
Posted on - 17 Mar 2011
Racecourse to host organic food bazaar
By Bella Jaisinghani I TNN
Mumbai: The pearly gates of the elite Mahalaxmi racecourse will finally open to the average Mumbaikar through a host of non-racing activities. To start with, the turf club will be the unlikely venue of an organic food bazaar over the next few weeks.
Apart from the obvious benefit of buying fruits and vegetables free of pesticides, additives and artificial colouring, consumers will have the satisfaction of patronizing farmers, who will sell their produce directly to them for a small profit.
“Several organic items like tea, coffee, furniture, dishwashing powder will also be available at our stalls,” said organizer Kavita Mukhi. The bazaar will be held on March 17 and March 24, then on April 9 and April 16.
RWITC chairman Vivek Jain explained the motive behind unlocking the vast expanse of greenery for the use of the common citizen. “We have devised an initiative named Tribe@Turf in a bid to draw the community to this iconic venue. In fact, we recently hosted a performance by the Symphony Orchestra,” he said. “Similarly, the farmers’ market is a socially-responsible endeavour that fits in with our new identity. Perhaps we could think of a Marathi play or folk performance next,” he added.
